The Burway Loop: A Walk to the Top of the Long Mynd, Carding Mill Valley
This challenging circular walk takes you to the head of Carding Mill Valley and up to the highest point of the Long Mynd. A rugged route up a steep incline to the top of the hill and down narrow footpaths in places with steep drops on one side.
A 9.5 km half-day trail that offers a balanced outing without demanding too much. Budget around 2 hours and 6 minutes.
This is a point-to-point route, running from one location to another. Plan ahead for return transport, or consider reversing the route on your way back.
As a Local Walking Network (LWN) route, this trail has a strong community character. It serves both regular local walkers and visitors discovering the area for the first time.
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Elevation data from SRTM via OpenTopoData (open dataset).