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View Down Town Brook Path – Carding Mill Valley loop from Ratlinghope

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View Down Town Brook Path – Carding Mill Valley loop from Ratlinghope

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4.9

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139

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View Down Town Brook Path – Carding Mill Valley loop from Ratlinghope

05:08

17.1km

530m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Hostel

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6.28 km

Town Brook Path, Shropshire Hills

Highlight • Natural

Steep but stunning. If it's wet, the ground can be slippery.

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6.43 km

View Down Town Brook Path

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A path offering a beautiful view down the valley. The path itself is stable and fairly comfortable, with some minor rocky outcrops.

Would absolutely recommend it especially during the golden hour.

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8.48 km

Old Rectory Wood

Forest

10.8 km

Carding Mill Valley Tea Room and Visitor Centre

Highlight • Cafe

Much of the Carding Valley and Long Mynd area is owned and managed by the National Trust. As a result, not only are the paths well maintained but there's a …

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10.8 km

Carding Mill Valley National Trust Visitor Centre

Highlight • Parking

Essential location if you don’t want to have an accident 😁

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11.0 km

Carding Mill Valley

Highlight • Gorge

Carding Mill Valley is a stunning valley that runs north-west out of the charming village of Church Stretton. It is the gateway to a plethora of gentle walks, hikes, and …

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12.1 km

Heather-Covered Trails in Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

If you go up to see the waterfall first, it makes a nice lil loop back around to this section.

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12.5 km

View Down Carding Mill Valley and The Long Mynd

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rocky path. It is by and large stable so shouldn't cause too much of an issue but some care is required.

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12.8 km

Wild Ponies of Shropshire Hills

Highlight • Natural

17.1 km

End point

Hostel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.40 km

4.04 km

3.88 km

476 m

256 m

Surfaces

8.36 km

4.37 km

2.01 km

1.16 km

1.03 km

129 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Saturday 27 June

20°C

12°C

47 %

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Comments

March 22, 2024,Hiking Tour

The Burway loop with great. Views of surrounding hills
Get a coffee or. Breakfast at start then your all set for.. a great 2 hours of hiking
Keep a look out for Red kite

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View Down Town Brook Path – Carding Mill Valley loop from Ratlinghope

Town Brook Path, Shropshire Hills

View Down Town Brook Path

Carding Mill Valley Tea Room and Visitor Centre

Carding Mill Valley National Trust Visitor Centre

Carding Mill Valley

Heather-Covered Trails in Shropshire Hills National Landscape

View Down Carding Mill Valley and The Long Mynd

Wild Ponies of Shropshire Hills

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