4 Night Shropshire Hills Tread Lightly Guided Walking Holiday

Distance: 7 miles (11km) 

Ascent: 1,150 feet (360m)

In summary: A lovely route around Church Stretton. Heading across the valley towards the Stretton Hills we wind our way up the Cwms Valley along the scenic path which runs around the slopes of Caer Caradoc Hill.

Highlight: Enjoy the panoramic views of Church Stretton, Long Mynd and Stretton Hills.

Distance: 9 miles (14km)   

Ascent: 1,950 feet (600m)

In summary: We cross the valley to ascend the long ridge of Hope Bowdler Hill. Our second summit is the distinctive Caer Caradoc Hill.

Highlight: Look out for the Iron Age hillfort on the summit of Caer Caradoc; said to be the site of King Caractacus's final stand against the Roman invasion.

Distance: 11 miles (17.5km)

Ascent: 2,300 feet (700m)

In summary: A walk that takes in the iconic Caer Caradoc, with on its summit the earthworks of an iron age fort. Followed by ascending the Lawley to walk its fine ridge before heading back west to traverse the lower slopes of the Long Mynd to return to Longmynd House.

Highlight: Walking the ridge of the Lawley providing extensive 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: Panoramic views from Pole Bank across Shropshire, mid Wales and beyond.

Distance: 7 miles (11.5km)

Ascent: 1,250 feet (380m)

In summary: Walking north along the base of The Longmynd, we pass the source of the famous Stretton Mineral Water to ascend steadily to Plush Hill and onto the ancient drover road known as The Portway. Walking along the heather moorland on the ridge of The Longmynd itself and then descending into Carding Mill valley before heading home to Longmynd House.

Highlight: Descending into Carding Mill Valley, the most famous valley in South Shropshire.

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: 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.