The Long Mynd
The Long Mynd
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- JuliesjauntsBirmingham, United Kingdom61 contributionsA beautiful place to walk and unwind.This is a perfect place for all the family to visit. Ideal for serious walkers or for those that just want to unwind, relax picnic and play. There are walks for all abilities from a stroll up to the reservoir or a steep climb up to the top of the Long Mynd Ridge. The car park is limited and there is a charge for non-members. A cafe provides food, hot drinks and a welcoming, roaring fire in the cold winter months.Visited August 2020Written August 14, 2020
- Seb HAlton Barnes, United Kingdom22 contributionsBeautiful but busyA great walk in the countryside, perfect for dogs. The only negative is how exceptionally busy it was. We went around mid-day during the summer holidays, so it’s to be expected but car parking was a nightmare, with having to park around a 10 minute walk away from the entrance. Once away from the cafe area and crossroads past the waterfall, we were lucky enough to not see many people. There are a wide range of routes and beautiful scenery. I would just highly recommend getting there as early as possible!Visited August 2021Traveled as a coupleWritten August 29, 2021
- CLSDeanGuildford, United Kingdom1,261 contributionsGlorious, oh gloriousFrom the youngest to the oldest; the casual and more serious walkers, one will find something here at Long Mynd. On the Queen's Jubilee holiday, the weather was dry, with bursts of glorious sunshine. We enjoyed the hilly views, the children the streams, and the resident sheep made the hills very close and accessible indeed. The varied paths showed different facets of the hills, the faces of brown and green, rugged and smooth. You feel like you can touch the clouds (but not quite). Highly recommended.Visited June 2022Traveled with familyWritten June 2, 2022
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Todd_Unctious
Nomansland, UK59 contributions
Apr 2021
My partner and I walked from Church Stretton all the way to the top of the Long Mynd. Our aim was simple - to look at the thing at the top which says how far away different places are in each direction (e.g. an arrow pointing northwest saying Snowdon, 159 miles or however far it truly is). It took us a fair while and a reasonable amount of energy to get to the top, and then yet more to walk across the plateau to the trig point. You will not believe what happened next. When we finally arrived, the thing was surrounded by a gaggle of cyclists. The full shebang - top to toe in lycra, talking in their annoying loud cyclist voices. We tried to wait them out, but they remained. We waited more, and they remained. I wonder if they stayed there all day, but after a while we could not wait any longer as my partner was desperate to eat lunch, so we made our way. Who knows how far Snowdon is from the Long Mynd? Not me, that's for sure.
Written April 29, 2021
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Worldtraveller
Witney, UK1,345 contributions
Oct 2020
You can access this area by car, but we walked up to The Long Mynd from Church Stretton. It was a little misty and wet, which restricted our views, but we made it up to Pole Bank, and then down the Carding Mill Valley. Quite steep in places, and good footwear is advisable.
Written October 9, 2020
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Tracey G
Halesowen, UK2,054 contributions
Sep 2020 • Friends
The drive out of Church Stretton is steep with a very deep drop on the right hand side. Fortunately there isn’t usually much traffic but there are passing places.
Various places to park. Stop and admire the fantastic views. Watch the wild ponies or share your picnic with sheep
It’s stunning up here but don’t tell anyone else!!!
Various places to park. Stop and admire the fantastic views. Watch the wild ponies or share your picnic with sheep
It’s stunning up here but don’t tell anyone else!!!
Written September 19, 2020
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RL48
Oxford, UK157 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
We approached the Long Mynd by car on a narrow road from Plowdon and enjoyed the wonderful scenery. Parked at Pole Cott and walk the short distance up to Pole Bank, the highest point of the Long Mynd where there is a great viewpoint with 360deg views and an excellent toposcope showing height, distance and direction to all the other visible hilltops. Spent a further 2- 3 hours walking along the top of the open heathland of the Mynd on well maintained tracks and back along the minor road to the car park. We then drove on (not back the way we had come) and down to Church Stretton - close to the Carding Mill Valley road (see separate view).
Written July 22, 2020
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BaggieStephen
Shrewsbury, UK525 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
Climbed the mynd in our car from Church Stretton up to Ashes Valley. The road is very narrow and with the sheer drop to Carding Mill Valley on the one side, this is not a road for nervous drivers!
At Ashes Valley the views are spectacular. It can get a bit windy even in August, so come with some warm clothing and good shoes.
You can continue across the mynd to the gliding station and in a good day you can stop and watch the gliders themselves.
Again at the other end there is a narrow descent where you may have to reverse to allow other cars past. There is a steep drop down towards I think Wentnor.
I would recommend a short trip across to Bishops Castle if you have time.
At Ashes Valley the views are spectacular. It can get a bit windy even in August, so come with some warm clothing and good shoes.
You can continue across the mynd to the gliding station and in a good day you can stop and watch the gliders themselves.
Again at the other end there is a narrow descent where you may have to reverse to allow other cars past. There is a steep drop down towards I think Wentnor.
I would recommend a short trip across to Bishops Castle if you have time.
Written August 23, 2020
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Noosh
London, England15 contributions
May 2021
An occasionally hair-raising drive, well worth it for extraordinary and inspiring views of the stunning Shropshire hills and environs. If you don't have the constitution for the slightly queasy combination of narrow, winding cliff-edge tracks, and long drops - then perhaps better to do this on foot in good weather if you have the time and energy. The views are quite wonderful, even on a dismal day.
Written May 24, 2021
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VixenVixen
Arundel, UK91 contributions
Oct 2021
This was a wonderful ride on our Electric mountain bikes.
Shame about the National Trust Cafe where the muffins tasted of cooking oil and nothing else. Stroppy staff and basically another unpleasant National Trust Cafe experience.
Shame about the National Trust Cafe where the muffins tasted of cooking oil and nothing else. Stroppy staff and basically another unpleasant National Trust Cafe experience.
Written October 19, 2021
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Mittu Unni
King's Lynn, UK147 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
We drove up the steep hill and hand a lovely walk around for 2-3hours on a chilly December day. There are routes of varying difficulties. Saw many out with their dogs and on their bicycles. Lovely views when not too misty.
Written December 26, 2022
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SkydiveAnnie
Oxfordshire, UK98 contributions
Mar 2023
There are three routes to choose from clearly signposted at the National Trust info Centre.
We visited in March and it was fairly busy. I can only imagine it being rammed up a bit in the Summer months.
We are National Trust members so parking was free but if not its £5
The tea shop and toilets were nice. But let's get to the good stuff - the views!! Well-managed footpaths but they are tricky in some parts leading to a pretty little waterfall and great views of valleys and streams and then at the top far reaching views of the Cambrian Mountains range in lovely Shropshire. I saw a 2-star review because someone couldn't use a dog stroller!! Some of the walks are long and difficult. There are more basic signposts in the area. It was a bit too 'managed' for me. I am a seasoned hiker and there were NT vehicles, guides, and all sorts about. If you like to do your own thing start from another location!! There are plenty of footpaths available to get a good walk in and enjoy these mountains.
Wear the right clothing for the weather, wear appropriate footwear, and be sensible.
We visited in March and it was fairly busy. I can only imagine it being rammed up a bit in the Summer months.
We are National Trust members so parking was free but if not its £5
The tea shop and toilets were nice. But let's get to the good stuff - the views!! Well-managed footpaths but they are tricky in some parts leading to a pretty little waterfall and great views of valleys and streams and then at the top far reaching views of the Cambrian Mountains range in lovely Shropshire. I saw a 2-star review because someone couldn't use a dog stroller!! Some of the walks are long and difficult. There are more basic signposts in the area. It was a bit too 'managed' for me. I am a seasoned hiker and there were NT vehicles, guides, and all sorts about. If you like to do your own thing start from another location!! There are plenty of footpaths available to get a good walk in and enjoy these mountains.
Wear the right clothing for the weather, wear appropriate footwear, and be sensible.
Written March 6, 2023
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Zenmaster_holmes
28 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
Ended up here by accident after taking a wrong turning on a bank holiday weekend! Definitely FABULOUS views but I was doing it in a much bigger car I'd owned for a week and couldn't really enjoy it as I was dreading the journey back down. Haha! Contrary to other reviews, at times the single track road, with a perilous drop on one side and no barriers, can get very busy at certain times. One wrong move and you're a gonner... so be careful guys! This road rivals Hard Knott Pass in the lakes (although much shorter, mercifully) so I would advise walking (gotta be fit!) or at least getting your brakes checked prior to driving! Great views though...
Written May 3, 2021
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Jop76
Barry, UK165 contributions
Where’s best to park to watch the gliders take off and land?
Is the road up open all night?
DrBobCheshire
Cheshire39 contributions
Yes, it is a public road, but it is closed in the winter.
Can you drive to the top
I am not a robot
DAVISFAMILY5
Bristol, UK200 contributions
Yes
Is there any other way up to the top without going up that steep drop scary.
tjw16
Worcestershire, UK92 contributions
I have only been to the Long Mynd on this occasion, so don't know of any other ways to the top. I didn't find it too scary, there are lots of passing places and a few parking places. Well worth the trip if you can brave it, the views are stunning. Good luck.
Katie242424
109 contributions
When I was younger on days out here with my family there used to be a lovely stream which we used to paddle in and build dams. Is this still the same? Id love to pass the memories onto my children
Stefano915
Oldbury, UK1,598 contributions
yes it's called the Ford. Lovely little stream the runs across the car park.
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