This route is along a footpath on a sometimes challenging ascent to the Lightspout Waterfall that is narrow at various points. Closer to the waterfall areas may become slippery due to the water.
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52.55, -2.83 · rel 19849823
52.55, -2.83 · rel 19849823
Lightspout Waterfall Walk, Carding Mill Valley
4,8 km from Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton, SY6 6JG;SO 44396 94483 to Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton, SY6 6JG;SO 44396 94483 through alpine terrain and mountains.
Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton, SY6 6JG;SO 44396 94483
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Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton, SY6 6JG;SO 44396 94483
linear
4,8km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
Family friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
6× summit
Haddon Hill
summit ·
284 m off route
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Cow Ridge
summit ·
287 m off route
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Calf Ridge
summit ·
382 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Bodbury Hill
summit ·
290 m off route
4,8 km
100%
Burway Hill
summit ·
345 m off route
4,8 km
100%
Stanyeld
summit ·
419 m off route
4,8 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Lightspout Waterfall Walk, Carding Mill Valley is 4.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Lightspout Waterfall Walk, Carding Mill Valley takes approximately 1h 13min to complete.
No, Lightspout Waterfall Walk, Carding Mill Valley is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton, SY6 6JG;SO 44396 94483 to Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton, SY6 6JG;SO 44396 94483. Plan ahead for return transport.
Lightspout Waterfall Walk, Carding Mill Valley starts at Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton, SY6 6JG;SO 44396 94483.
Lightspout Waterfall Walk, Carding Mill Valley is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Lightspout Waterfall Walk, Carding Mill Valley is maintained and managed by National Trust.