Long Mynd

The Long Mynd is a place we have kept going back to. There is so much to explore. We usually start at Carding Mill Valley or Church Stretton but always with breakfast. A full English to fuel your way to the top seems essential.

There are plenty of well trodden, dusty, rocky paths to choose from. Some with a gradual, steady hike. Others with a scramble up sheer rock face. More where your feet will get a little wet and occasionally muddy. Sheep are dotted along the hills - some much closer than others. Water trickles down whichever route you take; the sound puts your mind at ease. You can decide whether to have a little splash or avoid it altogether.

Once on top the landscape changes. A blanket of heathers shake in the wind as it sweeps across the ground. It’s much flatter. Horses roam free. On a clear day you can see for miles. You are open to the elements but it makes for a refreshing experience in contrast to the effort of getting up there.

You could easily keep going and plan bigger walks from here, exploring the Shropshire Hills. Eventually you will want to go down and enjoy a coffee or an ice cream - depending on the weather!