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South Shropshire Group

We are the South Shropshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Post Valentines day walk along the old favourite routes. Starting in Church Stretton we climb out of the town along Carding Mill Valley. Stopping at the Shooting Box to admire the view and have a well deserved coffee break. We then descend into the beautiful Medlicott valley, before climbing back to Pole Cottage for lunch. We then take the high route across Yearlet and descend back into Church Stretton. For those of a more energetic disposition there will be plenty of time to sprint to the top of Pole Bank and back during our lunch break!!

Sunday, 15 February 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
579.1m / 1900ft
Type:
circular

Classic Long Mynd route taking in the broad horizons to the East and West of the Welsh Marches passing many of the ancient Bronze Age sites and visiting the moorland pools which are home to the Black Darter Dragonfly, a unique and rare species. https://www.ludlowadvertiser.co.uk/news/23768748.black-darter-dragonfly-pictured-long-mynd-near-ludlow/

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 45389 93622
Nearest postcode:
SY6 6BQ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Easthope Public Car Park opposite Coop store. Public toilets adjacent to car park

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking