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.
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52.55, -2.84 · rel 19849967
52.55, -2.84 · rel 19849967
The Burway Loop: A Walk to the Top of the Long Mynd, Carding Mill Valley
9,5 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
9,5km
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
Urban Area
Summit
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 11 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× ruins
9× summit
1× monument
Pump House
ruins ·
92 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Stanyeld
summit ·
285 m off route
0,0 km
0%
War Memorial
monument ·
370 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Bodbury Hill
summit ·
290 m off route
4,2 km
44%
Haddon Hill
summit ·
284 m off route
4,6 km
49%
Pole Bank
summit ·
on the route
4,8 km
51%
Shooting Box
summit ·
51 m off route
4,8 km
51%
Calf Ridge
summit ·
382 m off route
4,8 km
51%
Cow Ridge
summit ·
459 m off route
4,8 km
51%
Yearlet
summit ·
343 m off route
5,0 km
53%
Burway Hill
summit ·
208 m off route
7,1 km
75%
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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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
The Burway Loop: A Walk to the Top of the Long Mynd, Carding Mill Valley is 9.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, The Burway Loop: A Walk to the Top of the Long Mynd, Carding Mill Valley takes approximately 2h 22min to complete.
No, The Burway Loop: A Walk to the Top of the Long Mynd, 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.
The Burway Loop: A Walk to the Top of the Long Mynd, Carding Mill Valley starts at Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton, SY6 6JG;SO 44396 94483.
The Burway Loop: A Walk to the Top of the Long Mynd, Carding Mill Valley is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
The Burway Loop: A Walk to the Top of the Long Mynd, Carding Mill Valley is maintained and managed by National Trust.