Shropshire Way 8a Longmynd
Route Summary:
| Distance | Ascent | Time |
| 24.4 km | 595 m |
Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.
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Facilities:
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Hazards:
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Summits and Places on this Route
- Hazler Hill - 1.0km
- Brockhurst Wood - 1.1km
- Ragleth Hill - 1.4km
- Helmeth Hill - 1.4km
- Nover’s Hill - 1.7km
Places Nearby
- Central Wales – Radnor Forest - 39.7km
- Wales - 48.8km
- Pistyll Rhaeadr - 52.5km
- Central Wales – Elan Valley - 54.6km
- Cambrian Mountains Not a National Park - 54.6km
Routes Nearby
- Shropshire Way 8 Church Stretton to Bridges - 0.0km
- The Portway – Church Stretton to Pulverbatch - 0.5km
- Walk up Long Mynd from Church Stretton - 0.8km
- Walk up Caer Caradoc Hill from Church Stretton - 1.2km
- Acton Scott Amble - 3.6km
- Ragleth Hill from Acton Scott - 3.6km
- Walk Over Wenlock Edge - 6.2km
- Jack Mytton Way 7 from Roman Bank to Wheathill - 6.7km
Accommodation Nearby:
- Glan y Wern - 49.4km
- Sugar & Loaf - 66.5km
- Ty Beic Holiday Cottages - 67.0km
- Willington Hall Hotel - 71.4km
- Victoria Wells Forest Log Cabins - 74.7km
Campsites Nearby:
- Your Brecon Beacons Business Here for free - 87.2km
- Dol Gam Campsite and B&B - 95.5km
- Llyn Gwynant Campsite - 99.8km
- Your Snowdonia Business Here for free? - 100.9km
- Gwern Gôf Uchaf Campsite - 101.9km
Pubs and Cafes Nearby:
- Tŷ Te Cadair Tea Room - 74.3km
- Victoria Wells Forest Log Cabins - 74.7km
- Your Brecon Beacons Business Here for free - 87.2km
- The Royal Oak Hotel - 91.1km
- Cynllwyd Cafe – Llyn Crafnant - 97.8km
Other Businesses Nearby:
- Velvethills.co.uk - 54.2km
- Tŷ Te Cadair Tea Room - 74.3km
- Victoria Wells Forest Log Cabins - 74.7km
- Snowdonia Cabin - 83.2km
- Your Brecon Beacons Business Here for free - 87.2km
Shropshire Way 8a Longmynd Details
The alternative final day for the Shropshire way takes us up to the Long Mynd from Church Stretton which is a historical town, with Iron Age through Roman and Norman remains present around the town. It was also a popular destination with well to do Victorians who travelled there on the new fangled railways to partake of ‘the waters’. This is the only leg of the route so far to exceed 18km, and is a slightly more strenuous 25km. It also remains at over 400m for 10km and this could make the going tougher in poor weather.
The Shropshire hills are a convenient get away if you want a hilly walk but the mountains of Snowdonia and the Lakes are too far to travel for the weekend.
The Route
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