Activities at Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd

Spring bird life in Carding Mill Valley
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Swimming, Walking

The top 10 things to do at Carding Mill Valley

Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd, Shropshire

There is something to do here 24 hours a day 365 days of the year. Here are the top 10 things to do that the staff have come up with.

Looking across the reservoir to the tower at the centre
Walking trail

A walk to the reservoir in Carding Mill Valley

Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd, Shropshire

This shorter walk through the valley ends with beautiful views of the reservoir and beyond.

  • Easy
  • 30 mins
  • 0.5 miles (0.8km)
A view looking across Bodbury Hill to Church Stretton in the distance
Walking trail

The Pipe Walk at Carding Mill Valley

Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd, Shropshire

This walk is a great way to see some beautiful views and also to really get to the heart of 'those blue remembered hills', as mentioned in the poem by A E Housman.

  • Moderate
  • 1 hour
  • 1.5 miles (2.4km)
View across the Shropshire hills from the top of LongMynd
Walking trail

A walk to the top of the Long Mynd

Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd, Shropshire

This walk takes you to the head of Carding Mill Valley and up to the highest point of the Long Mynd. From the top you can take in fantastic views across Shropshire, and beyond.

  • Challenging
  • 2 hours 30 mins
  • 5.0 miles (8.0km)
The shadow of a bike on a path at the top of Long Mynd
Cycling trail

Long Mynd Classic

Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd, Shropshire

This is a 'must do' mountain bike ride for any experienced rider that wants to experience some of the best routes on Long Mynd.

  • Challenging
  • 3 hours
  • 16.3 miles (26.2km)
The ponies on the west side of the Long Mynd
Walking trail

A walk to Ratlinghope across the Long Mynd

Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd, Shropshire

This walk takes you round to the quieter, west side of the hill. You can even stop at The Bridges pub half way round if you like!

  • Challenging
  • 4 hours
  • 10.0 miles (16.05km)
Lightspout waterfall
Walking trail

A walk to the waterfall at Carding Mill Valley

Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd, Shropshire

Discover the waterfall Victorian visitors called a "miniature Niagara".

  • Moderate
  • 1 hour
  • 1.5 miles (2.4km)
Cyclists on the Long Mynd
Cycling feature

Mountain biking on the Long Mynd at Carding Mill Valley

Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd, Shropshire

Find out all you need to know about mountain biking on Long Mynd and take a look at our trails and guidance.

A single runner running across the top of Long Mynd
Walking feature

Activities at Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills

Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd, Shropshire

Put your best foot forward and seek out panning vistas and beautiful views across Carding Mill Valley. We've got different trails for you to enjoy and even something for little adventurers.