4 Night Shropshire Hills Guided Walking Holiday

Distance: 6½ miles (10.5km)

Ascent: 1,300 feet (400m)

In summary: Starting from Longmynd House, we walk through the wooded lower slopes of Hazler Hill before a moderately steep ascent to the Gaer Stone and Hope Bowdler Hill. Heading down to the valley between Hope Bowdler and Caer Caradoc we make our way back along the old Cwms Lane, through Helmeth Wood and Church Stretton.

Highlight: Stunning views in all directions from the summit of Hope Bowdler Hill.

Distance: 7½ miles (12km)

Ascent: 1,150 feet (360m)

In summary: Starting with a visit to the pretty village of Little Stretton, we tackle a sharp ascent to the summit of Ragleth Hill, where we are rewarded with stunning 360 degree views. Following the grassy ridge to its northern end, we head down to Chelmick Valley and the village of Hope Bowdler before returning to Longmynd House via the lower slopes of Hope Bowdler Hill and Helmeth Hill.

Highlight: Panoramic 360 degree views from Ragleth Hill (which can be seen clearly from the dining room at Longmynd House) across Shropshire and beyond.

Distance: 9½ miles (15.5km)

Ascent: 1,750 feet (540m)

In summary: Walking through the pretty village of Little Stretton we cross the valley to make a sharp ascent to the summit of Ragleth Hill. We follow its grassy ridge northwards before descending to Chelmick valley and the village of Hope Bowdler. We then ascend steadily across Hope Bowdler Hill to reach Willstone Hill and the famous Battle Stones from where we return to Longmynd House via the Gaer Stone and lower slopes of Helmeth Hill.

Highlight: The much photographed natural rocky outcrops of the Battles Stones and the Gaer Stone.

Distance: 7 miles (11km)

Ascent: 850 feet (260m)

In summary: We start our walk at the foot of Corndon Hill, with a visit to the Mitchell’s Fold Bronze Age Stone Circle. Our route takes us along the border between England and Wales before heading east to reach The Bog. We traverse the lower slopes of the distinctive quartzite Stiperstones ridge before descending to the village of Stiperstones.

Highlight: Mitchell’s Fold Bronze Age Stone Circle set in dramatic moorland.

Distance: 9 miles (14.5km)

Ascent: 1,300 feet (400m)

In summary: Our route starts with a visit to Mitchell’s Fold Bronze Age Stone Circle. From there we follow paths and tracks eastwards crossing Mucklewick Hill and passing by Nipstone Rock to reach the Stiperstones ridge. We traverse the rugged quartzite ridge and its iconic outcrops before descending steeply to the village of Stiperstones.

Highlight: The rocky and spectacular landscape of the Stiperstones ridge.

Distance: 10½ miles (17km)

Ascent: 1,500 feet (460m)

In summary: A longer route, taking in Mitchell’s Fold Bronze Age Stone Circle before crossing Stapeley Hill, Mucklewick Hill and passing by Nipstone rock to reach the geologically significant Stiperstones ridge. We also traverse the rugged quartzite ridge and its iconic outcrops before descending steeply to the village of Stiperstones.

Highlight: The Stiperstones summit epitomises the jagged beauty of the ridge.

Distance: 6½ miles (10.5km)

Ascent: 1,300 feet (400m)

In summary: Leaving Longmynd House we make our way through Rectory Woods and up the beautiful Townbrook Valley to reach the Long Mynd plateau and its highest point at Pole Bank. We then make our way north along the historic Port Way before descending into the scenic Carding Mill Valley and back to Longmynd House.

Highlight: Panoramic views from Pole Bank across Shropshire, mid Wales and beyond.

Distance: 8½ miles (13.5km)

Ascent: 1,450 feet (440m)

In summary: Head to the top of the Long Mynd via Townbrook Valley. We then head south along the ridge to Minton Hill, before returning to our country house via the village of Little Stretton.

Highlight: The beautiful Townbrook Valley and Long Mynd plateau with its 360 degree panoramic views.

Distance: 12 miles (19km)

Ascent: 2,450 feet (740m)

In summary: Our walks heads out towards Little Stretton before ascending Long Mynd via Callow Hill to reach its highest point at Pole Bank. We then descend the western slopes to Adstone Hill before returning over the Long Mynd and down Townbrook Valley to Church Stretton.

Highlight: The ascent via Callow Hill to Pole Bank is less frequented and gives extensive far reaching views.

Distance: 6½ miles (10.5km)

Ascent: 1,300 feet (400m)

In summary: Leaving Longmynd House we make our way through Rectory Woods and up the beautiful Townbrook Valley to reach the Long Mynd plateau and its highest point at Pole Bank. We then make our way north along the historic Port Way before descending into the scenic Carding Mill Valley and back to Longmynd House.

Highlight: Relax at the National Trust café in the Carding Mill Valley and enjoy the views of this local beauty spot.

Distance: 8½ miles (13.5km)

Ascent: 1,450 feet (440m)

In summary: Head to the top of the Long Mynd via Townbrook Valley. We then head south along the ridge to Minton Hill, before returning to our country house via the village of Little Stretton.

Highlight: The beautiful Townbrook Valley and Long Mynd plateau with its 360 degree panoramic views.

Distance: 12 miles (19km)

Ascent: 2,450 feet (740m)

In summary: Our walks heads out towards Little Stretton before ascending Long Mynd via Callow Hill to reach its highest point at Pole Bank. We then descend the western slopes to Adstone Hill before returning over the Long Mynd and down Townbrook Valley to Church Stretton.

Highlight: The ascent via Callow Hill to Pole Bank is less frequented and gives extensive far reaching views.

Distance: 7 miles (11km)

Ascent: 800 feet (240m)

In summary: Our walk takes us around the lower slopes of the iconic Wrekin, along tracks through the ancient Royal Hunting Forest, and through beautiful countryside, to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of The Ironbridge Gorge.

Highlight: The quirky shops, pubs and cafes, not forgetting the antique centre in a world-famous Teddy Bear Factory, in the beautiful riverside town of Ironbridge.

Distance: 8½ miles (13.5km)

Ascent: 1,400 feet (420m)

In summary: We start our walk by heading to the summit of The Wrekin, viewing the remains of the Iron Age Fort before heading to Ironbridge via the lovely village of Little Wenlock.

Highlight: Seeing the very iron works where the industrial revolution began in the 18th Century, changing the world forever.

Distance: 10½ miles (17km)

Ascent: 2,100 feet (640m)

In summary: Starting with The Wrekin's little sister, The Ercall, we then tackle in The Wrekin itself. Our route then follows the famous Shropshire Way and Rope Walk through the Shropshire Countryside to finish our day in Ironbridge.

Highlight: The Ercall and The Wrekin, from where it is said that you can see 20 ancient counties.

Distance: 5½ miles (8.5km)

Ascent: 800 feet (240m)

In summary: From Bromfield our route takes us through Oakly Park to the ancient Mortimer Forest. We then descend towards Ludlow and follow the historic Bread Walk alongside the River Teme before exploring this historic town.

Highlight: Ludlow, a historic market town described by John Betjeman as ‘probably the loveliest town in England’. 

Distance: 6½ miles (10.5km)

Ascent: 900 feet (280m)

In summary: Leaving from Bromfield we pass through Oakly Park to reach the ancient Mortimer Forest. We then head further into the forest before descending along the secluded Mary Knoll Valley to enter Ludlow via the Ludford Bridge.

Highlight: Ludlow is one of England's finest market towns with its array of black and white timbered buildings, overlooked by an impressive castle.

Distance: 10 miles (16.5km)

Ascent: 1650 feet (500m)

In summary: Our route follows field paths through rolling countryside before ascending to the Mortimer Forest and its highest point, High Vinnals. Continuing through the forest we descend towards the River Teme. Following the Bread Walk along the riverside, we enter the town via Dinham Bridge.

Highlight: Enjoy fine views and Ludlow and its castle.