
Hiking the Long Mynd
Church Stretton CP, Shropshire
- 3hr 45m / 12.5km
- 70
A hilly circular hike from Church Stretton, through Rectory Wood and around the many peaks of the Long Mynd.

Step 1: Starting at the bottom car park, follow the stream uphill to the top car park.

Step 2:

Step 3: Cross the footbridge over the stream and follow the path.

Step 4: You are walking along New Pool Hollow. Notice the two mill pools on your left.

Step 5: The track now opens out onto a broad sided valley. Climb the reservoir retaining bank.

Step 6: You're now viewing the reservoir built in 1902. Walk along the top to the stile at the far corner.

Church Stretton CP, Shropshire
A hilly circular hike from Church Stretton, through Rectory Wood and around the many peaks of the Long Mynd.

Hope Bowdler, Shropshire
Travel back through time to Celtic Britain and share the spectacular views the Cornovii tribe would have enjoyed 2,000 years ago.