Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd

Spring in lower Carding Mill Valley

Important notice -

On weekends and school holidays the car park in Carding Mill Valley can reach capacity. Please come prepared to use (non-NT) overflow parking. Please note that barbecues are also not permitted anywhere at Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd.

Take a walk across the wildlife-rich heathland and enjoy the views across the Shropshire Hills, or simply play in the stream in the valley.

More about this place

Sheep grazing on the Long Mynd in South Shropshire

Stepping Stones Project 

Find out all about this landscape scale project in the Shropshire Hills and how you can be involved.

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Things to see and do

The pipe walk path in Carding Mill Valley

Try one of these beautiful walks 

Explore the Long Mynd more by picking one of these walks to follow. They all start from Carding Mill Valley, and you don't have to venture too far to find some solitude.

Looking out the bus window on the Burway across the Caer Caradoc

Hop on the bus and get out in the hills 

Get exploring across the Shropshire Hills by using the shuttle bus.

Long Mynd Pony

Commoning on the Long Mynd 

The Long Mynd is an area of Common Land and farmers, known as commoners, have grazed sheep and ponies here for hundreds of years. Find out how they're caring for this special landscape.

The shadow of a bike on a path at the top of Long Mynd

Guide to mountain biking on the Long Mynd 

Information about mountain biking at Carding Mill Valley, including available trails and general guidance.

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Eating

The tearoom at Carding Mill Valley

What refreshments are available?

The Tea-room at Carding Mill Valley is open for hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, cakes and a selection of light lunchtime snacks. We're also serving soft scoop ice cream. Indoor seating is open or you can head outdoors to the seating area on the roof top terrace where you can take in the views across the valley.

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Wildlife

Brambling in the snow
Red grouse on the Long Mynd in spring
Golden ringed dragonfly up close on a branch
Yellow fungi in the grass at Carding Mill Valley

Winter Wildlife on Long Mynd 

The wildlife might be harder to spot at this time of year, but if you really look hard there is lots to see.

Spring wildlife on the Long Mynd 

Listen for the distinctive call of the Red Grouse and, if you're lucky, catch a glimpse of the rare Bilberry Bumble Bees buzzing around New Pool Hollow.

Summer wildlife on the Long Mynd 

The heather comes in to flower and the top of the hill becomes a sea of purple, while down in Carding Mill Valley the dragonflies are out and patrolling their territories up and down the stream.

Autumn wildlife on the Long Mynd 

A new season means another distinctive change in colour - the gorse is in flower and the bracken is dying back, turning from vibrant green to rusty brown.

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Our work

Sheep grazing on the Long Mynd in South Shropshire

Stepping Stones Project 

Find out all about this landscape scale project in the Shropshire Hills and how you can be involved.

Volunteers at work rewilding the Batch Valley stream on the Long Mynd

Conservation work at Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd 

The conservation work that takes place on Long Mynd means there are lots of interesting jobs for the staff and volunteers to get involved in.

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Get involved

Volunteer rangers at work

Become a volunteer 

Whether you want to be outdoors, up on the hill walking, or in the valley meeting visitors, there is a role here for you.

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Learning

Learning volunteer with school pupils at viewpoint on Long Mynd

Learning, Duke of Edinburgh and group visits 

Thinking about coming for a group visit as a school, coach party or Duke of Edinburgh group? Here you can find more information and booking details.

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