The Long Mynd
The Long Mynd
4.8
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Juliesjaunts
Birmingham, UK62 contributions
Aug 2020
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.
Written 14 August 2020
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Rachel R
7 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
We followed the Burway loop, it was quite steep in places but the views were amazing.
We did this walk in February, the weather was dry but quite windy, which was just right I wouldn’t fancy doing it if it was too hot!
The path in places was quite steep and abit slippy but the views are spectacular.
We did this walk in February, the weather was dry but quite windy, which was just right I wouldn’t fancy doing it if it was too hot!
The path in places was quite steep and abit slippy but the views are spectacular.
Written 21 February 2024
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CLSDean
Guildford, UK1,213 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
From 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.
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.
Written 3 June 2022
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Todd_Unctious
Nomansland, UK55 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 29 April 2021
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Seb H
Alton Barnes, UK24 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
A 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!
Written 29 August 2021
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Worldtraveller
Witney, UK1,264 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 9 October 2020
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Mittu Unni
King's Lynn, UK152 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 26 December 2022
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Noosh
London, England13 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 24 May 2021
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SkydiveAnnie
Oxfordshire, UK123 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 6 March 2023
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Tracey G
Halesowen, UK2,222 contributions
Sept 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 19 September 2020
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Where’s best to park to watch the gliders take off and land?
Written 24 August 2023
Yes, it is a public road, but it is closed in the winter.
Written 31 December 2018
Is there any other way up to the top without going up that steep drop scary.
Written 7 July 2017
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.
Written 20 July 2017
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
Written 4 June 2015
yes it's called the Ford. Lovely little stream the runs across the car park.
Written 7 November 2016
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