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Walk 1321 - Caer Caradoc & Hope Bowder Hill from Church Stretton
| Region | Shropshire Hills AONB | | County/Area | Shropshire | | Author | Lou Johnson | | Length | 9.0 miles / 14.6 km | | Ascent | 1550 feet / 470 metres | | Grade | moderate |
This Shropshire walk includes the summits of Caer Caradoc and Hope Bowder Hill. The start is bustling centre of Church Stretton. The scenery is good and the views of the Long Mynd from the summit of Caer Caradoc are ample reward for the steep uphill climb to its rocky summit. 
Suggested Maps It is recommended you take a map with you when following a walk route. The preferred scale is 1:25000 used by the Explorer series.  | OS Explorer | Sheet 217 |  |  | OS Landranger | Sheet 137 | |
Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps. Walks from the same start Walk 3048
Caer Caradoc & The Lawley from Church Stretton
Grade - moderate
Length - 10.0 miles / 16.3 km Other walks nearby Walk 3308 - 0.8 miles / 1.2 km away
Ragleth and the Long Mynd from Cardingmill Valley
Grade - moderate/hard
Length - 11.0 miles / 17.9 km Walk 3449 - 0.8 miles / 1.2 km away
Ragleth, the Long Mynd and Ratlinghope from Cardingmill Valley
Grade - hard
Length - 18.0 miles / 29.3 km Walk 1409 - 1.1 miles / 1.8 km away
Haddon Hill and Bodbury Hill from Carding Mill Valley
Grade - easy/moderate
Length - 4.4 miles / 7.2 km Walk 1180 - 1.1 miles / 1.8 km away
Pole Bank from Carding Mill, Long Mynd
Grade - moderate
Length - 6.5 miles / 10.6 km Walk 1097 - 1.4 miles / 2.2 km away
Caer Caradoc from Church Stretton
Grade - easy/moderate
Length - 3.5 miles / 5.7 km Walk 2022 - 4.1 miles / 6.6 km away
Wenlock Edge & Aston Munslow
Grade - moderate
Length - 7.8 miles / 12.6 km Walk 1205 - 4.2 miles / 6.7 km away
Adstone Hill, Medlicott and the Long Mynd from Bridges
Grade - moderate
Length - 9.5 miles / 15.4 km Walk 2745 - 4.2 miles / 6.7 km away
Betchcott Hills & Pole Bank from Bridges
Grade - moderate
Length - 9.0 miles / 14.6 km Walk 3395 - 5.9 miles / 9.4 km away
The Stiperstones Ridge from the Knolls
Grade - easy/moderate
Length - 5.5 miles / 8.9 km Walk 3422 - 5.9 miles / 9.4 km away
Ratlinghope & the Stiperstones from the Knolls
Grade - moderate
Length - 7.5 miles / 12.2 km Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
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AREA INFORMATION
Shropshire Hills AONB
This AONB consists of a number of areas of hills centered on Church Stretton. The hills are known for the variety, extensive ...
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