The Long Mynd walking and hiking route

Walk Instructions

The long walk is a hard tramp over the wonderful upland mass of the Long Mynd. Apart from one steep descent on grass, all tracks in this circuit are of excellent quality. The lengths on road are all very quiet, perfectly acceptable for walking. As would be expected, the views are marvellous, both of the various parts of the Long Mynd itself and of various distant hills such as the Brecon Beacons. Although there is considerable ascent, none of the longer gradients are really steep. You will see from the OS map there are many opportunities to make this walk shorter.

Set off along the roadway rising beside the rushing stream in the popular Cardingmill Valley. Cross the stream on a bridge a little way after the visitor centre rising steadily. Pass through the upper car park.

1. At a junction, after about 20mins, cross the stream and fork right to continue the ascent. This is part of the designated Jack Mytton Way. The gradient steepens before the track emerges on the edge of the huge moorland plateau. About 30 mins after crossing the stream, join another track, turning left. At another waymarked junction in 30m bear left again, now the designated Shropshire Way, another broad track, GR 428 958.

Disclaimer: This route was correct at time of writing. However, alterations can happen if development or boundary changes occur, and there is no guarantee of permanent access. These walks have been published for use by site visitors on the understanding that neither HPB Management Limited nor any other person connected with Holiday Property Bond is responsible for the safety or wellbeing of those following the routes as described. It is walkers' own responsibility to be adequately prepared and equipped for the ‎level of walk and the weather conditions and to assess the safety and accessibility of the walk.