4 Night Shropshire Hills Walking with Sightseeing Holiday
These holidays offer a perfect mix of short, guided walks (4-5 miles), combined with time spent sightseeing. Visit a selection of standout highlights in the Shropshire Hills with hassle-free coach travel and the help of an HF Holidays Leader.
What you’ll love
- Visiting the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ironbridge Gorge
- Discovering the historic market town of Ludlow
- Exploring Carding Mill Valley, once known as “Little Switzerland”
- Stunning views of the Shropshire Hills
- Staying in our country house in the Shropshire Hills National Landscape
- A more personalised experience thanks to small group sizes (maximum 16 people)
What’s included
- Comfortable en-suite accommodation in our 4-star country house
- Tickets for Blists Hill, Ironbridge
- Cream tea on arrival day
- Cooked or continental breakfast every morning
- Daily packed lunches
- Three-course evening meals, plus tea & coffee
- Guided walks and sightseeing visits with an experienced HF Holidays Leader
- All transport to and from walks and sites of interest
- Easy-to-follow routes, maps, and information in our Discovery Point if you want to explore independently
Trip Notes
Easy to download as a PDF, our trip notes provide detailed information for every holiday. Please click below to find the trip notes for your departure date.
All our carefully-curated itineraries are designed by our experts. While we make every effort to adhere to the described itinerary, we may take alternative routes or adapt the running order for weather and/or operational reasons.
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Check-in at the hotel is available from 16:00. If you are a member you can arrive at the house from 14:00. Enjoy a complimentary cream tea at 16:30 and meet other guests.
Distance: 4.5 miles (7.5km)
Total ascent: 200ft (60m)
We start today at the 12th century Haughmond Abbey, where we’ll have a chance to take in the remains of its abbot’s quarter, refectory and cloister situated on the wooded hillside.
Our walk takes us through countryside, passing alongside Haughmond Hill, a major recreational site for the people of Shrewsbury, and picking up a path by the River Severn into the town centre. Once in Shrewsbury you will have time to explore some of its many visitor attractions, including Shrewsbury Abbey, Castle and Prison (now decommissioned).
Distance: 5 miles (8km)
Total ascent: 1,050ft (320m)
A walk direct from the doorstep of the house, this route allows us to learn some of the town’s interesting history as we make our way to Cwmdale, a short, dry valley with a spring at its base. We traverse around to the Carding Mill Valley, once marketed as “Little Switzerland”, and begin our ascent to New Pool Reservoir, a 12-million-gallon reservoir built in 1902 to support Church Stretton’s aspirations of growth as a fashionable spa town. We return to the house by Rectory Wood which was once described as the most relaxing location in England.
Distance: 4.5 miles (7km)
Total ascent: 250ft (80m)
Distance covered is spread over two walks
Arriving in the Market town of Much Wenlock, birthplace of the modern Olympics, your walk leader will take you on a town tour where you’ll discover its notable historic attractions, including the Priory, where we’ll have time to explore.
After lunch we’ll travel to Ironbridge, named for its cast iron bridge built in 1779. We’ll visit Blists Hill Victorian Town, an open-air museum where we’ll experience the sights, sounds and smells of a Victorian Shropshire town in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Finally, we’ll walk along the River Severn for a visit to the bridge itself.
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home.
See Dates, Prices & Trip Note tab to check which itinerary is running
Check-in at the hotel is available from 16:00. If you are a member you can arrive at the house from 14:00. Enjoy a complimentary cream tea at 16:30 and meet other guests.
Distance: 4.5 miles (7.5km)
Total ascent: 200ft (60m)
We start today at the 12th-century Haughmond Abbey (payable locally, English Heritage members free upon showing their EH membership card), where we’ll have a chance to take in the remains of its abbot’s quarter, refectory and cloister situated on the wooded hillside.
Our walk takes us through countryside, passing alongside Haughmond Hill, a major recreational site for the people of Shrewsbury, and picking up a path by the River Severn into the town centre. Once in Shrewsbury you will have time to explore some of its many visitor attractions (payable locally), including Shrewsbury Abbey, Castle and Prison (now decommissioned).
Distance: 5 miles (8km)
Total ascent: 1,050ft (320m)
A walk direct from the doorstep of the house, this route allows us to learn some of the town’s interesting history as we make our way to Cwmdale, a short, dry valley with a spring at its base. We traverse around to the Carding Mill Valley, once marketed as “Little Switzerland”, and begin our ascent to New Pool Reservoir, a 12-million-gallon reservoir built in 1902 to support Church Stretton’s aspirations of growth as a fashionable spa town. We return to the house by Rectory Wood which was once described as the most relaxing location in England.
Distance: 4.5 miles (7km)
Total ascent: 250ft (80m)
Distance covered is spread over two walks
Arriving in the Market town of Much Wenlock, birthplace of the modern Olympics, your walk leader will take you on a town tour where you’ll discover its notable historic attractions, including the Priory, where we’ll have time to explore (optional visits payable locally).
After lunch we’ll travel to Ironbridge, named for its cast iron bridge built in 1779. We’ll visit Blists Hill Victorian Town, an open-air museum where we’ll experience the sights, sounds and smells of a Victorian Shropshire town in the late 19th and early 20th centuries (entrance included). Finally, we’ll walk along the River Severn for a visit to the bridge itself.
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home.
Longmynd Hotel
For rural calm in the Shropshire Hills National Landscape, the location of this characterful country house is hard to top. Set in a wooded hillside just a short stroll from the market town of Church Stretton (nicknamed Little Switzerland for its picturesque landscape), you’ll be within walking or driving distance of the Stiperstones, Caer Caradoc, Ironbridge Valley of Invention, and the historic towns of Ludlow and Shrewsbury. And then, of course, there’s the Long Mynd itself – an area of registered common land that has been cared for by a group of farmers (the self-named commoners) who have grazed sheep and ponies here for generations.
Rooms
Since 2022, the £3 million invested so far has established a flagship HF property. A full upgrade of all rooms is expected to be complete by April 2027 with 65% of guest rooms upgraded. Designed with your comfort in mind, Longmynd Hotel has 56 well-appointed guest rooms available in two categories: Classic and Premium.
Classic Rooms are comfortable en-suite guest rooms, ideal for a peaceful night's sleep. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries (hand wash, shampoo, and shower gel), and a TV.
Premium Rooms are more spacious en-suite guest rooms*. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries (hand wash, shampoo, body lotion, shower gel), and a 32-inch TV. Extras include bathrobes, slippers.
We love: For more privacy, the lodges have their own terrace.
The Choose Your Room service is available at our UK country houses, allowing you the option of choosing and confirming a specific room for an extra charge of £30 per room. This is subject to availability. Upgrade supplements apply.
Room supplements
| Premium single | Premium double/twin | Choose your room |
| £20 pppn | £20 pppn | £30 per room |
*Views and layout reflect each properties unique character and location
About your stay
A warm welcome
We want you to feel comfortable from the moment you arrive. You’ll find a welcome pack in your room with guest registration forms, menus, order forms for dinners and picnic lunches, the Wi-Fi password, and the front door code. Our houses are locked at night, so we recommend noting the Duty Manager’s number on arrival in case of an emergency (or getting locked out).
Evening entertainment
While evening entertainment varies from house to house, HF Holidays Inter-House Quiz night held after dinner on Wednesdays is a weekly staple. Your HF Holidays leader may be around for tips on guided and self-guided waking routes as well as visit-worthy local attractions.
Walks talks
Our HF Holidays walk leaders host guided walking information briefings before dinner on guided walking holiday arrival days. This is followed by a group Walks Talk for information on the following day’s guided walks (held before dinner every evening). Self-guided walking guests are, of course, welcome.
The walking day
Prior to setting off on guided walks, your HF Holidays Leader will run you through a short safety briefing. There’s also an up-to-date weather forecast on display at the house to ensure you have appropriate clothing and footwear. If you choose to do your own walks or are on a self-guided walking holiday, we ask that you please complete an Independent Walker Card each day. These can be found near the Discovery Point in the house.
Food & drink
Seasonal dining, tailored for you
Our team of skilled chefs design our dinner menus to showcase the best of each season, from warming winter comfort food to vibrant summer dishes, including vegetarian, vegan and high-protein options. We also source fruit and vegetables within a 40-mile radius of each house, open every break with a Chef’s Special menu inspired by dishes and flavours of the local area, and are able to adapt dishes to suit special dietary requirements.
Welcome Cream Tea
What better way to start your stay than with a cream tea, served fresh on arrival to make you feel instantly at home. A quintessentially English tradition, our scones are baked in-house and served with preserves and clotted cream, providing the perfect opportunity to meet fellow walkers.
A hearty breakfast to start the day
Start the day with a freshly-prepared cooked breakfast and a wide choice from our continental buffet, including hot drinks, juices and fresh fruit. Our team offer a quick and friendly service, leaving you fuelled and ready for your day’s adventures.
Our famous picnic lunch
Our personalised picnic lunches are perfect for a day out walking, ready to enjoy when hunger strikes. Choose from a large selection of fresh sandwiches and salads, freshly baked cakes and snacks, including the ever-popular Freddos chocolate bar! Everything is designed to fit neatly into your rucksack, and all of the packaging we provide is recyclable or compostable.
3-course evening meals
Our à la carte evening menus feature a wide choice of starters, mains, and desserts, made with seasonal ingredients and, wherever possible, herbs and vegetables from our own gardens. Shared around sociable tables, dinners are relaxed occasions, with drinks available to order at the table or from the bar, and a traditional Sunday roast to round off the week.
Accessibility
For accessibility and assistance information, please contact our expert team on 020 3974 8865 or view the accessibility information online for Longmynd Hotel
Getting to Longmynd Hotel
Find out more about this location including travel details and room types.
More InformationAddress
Longmynd Hotel
Cunnery Road
Church Stretton
Shropshire SY6 6AG
Tel: +44 (0)1694 722244
By train
The nearest station is Church Stretton. Although Longmynd Hotel is less than a mile from the station, it is at the top of a steep hill and there is no taxi rank at the station. Taxis are in extremely limited supply in the Church Stretton area and drivers usually come from further afield which is reflected in fares.
Shrewsbury has more choice of trains, and you can take a taxi directly to the house from the station (see below).
Check National Rail for train times and routes.
By taxi
From Shrewsbury, it’s a 15-mile journey taking 30 to 40 minutes.
Single journeys are approx £45 but please contact Shropshire Cars directly for confirmation.
You can pre-book a taxi from our recommended Shrewsbury based company, Shropshire Cars*. We recommend booking your taxi, including your return journey if needed, at least seven days in advance by contacting via WhatsApp or using their App:
WhatsApp: 07379338526
APP STORE:
https://apps.apple.com/app/shropshire-cars/id6578451220
and
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shropshirecars.passengerapp
By car
There’s free car parking at Longmynd Hotel if you decide to drive.
Follow the A49 to Church Stretton. At the traffic lights turn off into town, then at the first junction turn left onto the High Street. Go straight over the mini-roundabout, and then take the next right into Cunnery Road. Follow the road up the steep hill to Longmynd Hotel.
By air
The nearest airport is Manchester International Airport.
Trains take about two hours, with a change in Crewe.
You can also fly into London Heathrow airport, but it’ll take at least 4 hours to reach Shrewsbury by train.
National Rail has up-to-date routes and train times.
The UK has a famously unpredictable climate so it's best to be prepared for weather that’s sunny one minute and raining the next. To make it easier, here’s a list of items you should consider packing.
Essentials
- Suitable footwear such as waterproof walking boots that provide ankle support and good grip
- Waterproof and windproof jacket
- Comfortable clothing (jeans & waterproof capes are not suitable)
- Mid-layer(s) to keep you warm. Fleeces make a good choice
- Waterproof overtrousers
- Gloves and a warm hat
- Rucksack with waterproof liner
- Flask for hot drinks
- Water bottle (at least 1 litre capacity)
- Sunscreen
- UV sunglasses
For holidays operating October through to the end of March, please also bring the following on your walks:
- spare warm clothing
- spare high energy food
- head torch and spare batteries
- please note for the October to March season your waterproof jacket needs to offer a high level of waterproofing and wind resistance, and a hood. Look for a waterproof jacket with sealed/taped seams and a minimum HH (hyrodstatic head - this is the rating given on waterproof jackets) of 10,000mm+
Recommended
- Several base layers (long-sleeve or short-sleeve)
- Cushioned walking socks to avoid blisters
- First aid kit, including plasters and insect repellent and tick remover tool
- Sit mat
- Waterproof pouch for valuables
- Rubbish bag (remember to always leave no trace)
- Wallet/purse
- Camera
- Walking poles
Where attractions are noted as optional in the itinerary, entrance fees are payable locally. This gives you greater choice, freedom, and flexibility to visit the attractions that interest you most. We have listed them in good faith, but we advise you check opening times and admission information before visiting.
If you have National Trust or English Heritage membership, please be sure to bring your membership cards with you. Entrance to National Trust (NT) & English Heritage (EH) sites have not been included in this holiday (with the exception of National Trust’s Blists Hill, Ironbridge – which is included if you have booked the 7 or 4-night holiday) as many of you are already members of these organisations and will be entitled to free entry upon showing your EH/NT membership cards. If you have booked a 7 or 4-night holiday, we have included the National Trust entrance fee to Blists Hill, Ironbridge, in your holiday arrangements, as this needs to be pre-booked at a certain time slot for the group.
Longmynd Hotel Calendar
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- Special Interests
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Extra Savings for Members
HF Members save £30pp in the UK, £50pp in Europe & £80pp on worldwide holidays. Call us to join, add membership when booking online, or find out more here.All our carefully-curated itineraries are designed by our experts. While we make every effort to adhere to the described itinerary, we may take an alternative route, or vary the running order for weather and/or operational reasons.
Holiday prices
| Date (Start - End) | Itinerary | Double / Twin Room | Single Room | Notes / Offers | Trip Notes | Book | ||
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| 2026 | ||||||||
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17 Aug - 21 Aug 2026 4 nights |
Itinerary 2026 Single from £849 Double from £809 pp |
from £809 pp |
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21 Sep - 25 Sep 2026 4 nights |
Itinerary 2026 Single from £849 Double from £809 pp |
from £809 pp |
from £849 |
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| 2027 | ||||||||
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03 May - 07 May 2027 4 nights |
Itinerary 2027 Single from £799 Double from £759 pp |
from £759 pp |
from £799 |
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28 Jun - 02 Jul 2027 4 nights |
Itinerary 2027 Single from £889 Double from £849 pp |
from £849 pp |
from £889 |
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16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027 4 nights |
Itinerary 2027 Single from £869 Double from £829 pp |
from £829 pp |
from £869 |
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