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in the town of Church Stretton, in the county of Shropshire

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About Carding Mill Valley & Long Mynd

The bleak, heather clad Long Mynd lies to the west Of Church Stretton. It is a long lonely stretch covering some 10 miles in length and between 2 and 4 miles wide in parts. It ascends to a height of 1,700 feet and for those who abandon their cars to take the walk to the top there are rich rewards of magnificent views over moorland where red grouse roam amongst the heather, waterfalls cascade into secretive valley's and icy springs spurt forth from bog moss and bracken covered hillsides.

Much of the Long Mynd belongs to the National Trust, parts of the grouse moors are leased out and commoners have the right to graze their sheep and ponies on the land.

The beautiful Carding Mill Valley forms part of this lovely landscape, it thrusts deep into The Long Mynd and at its head is the Light Spout waterfall. From the top of the valley there are breathtaking views of the Stripperstones, Jonathon's Hollow and extensive views towards the Caer Caradoc.

This whole region is blest with an abundance of wild flowers, heather, gorse, sundew and bilberries. There are many butterflies, and birds include the grey wagtail, ravens and buzzards.

In the area there is a National Trust Tea-Room which is open from April to the end of October. Further to this the trust arranges a programme of events for walkers exploring both the Cardingdale Valley and The Long Mynd.

This is a wonderful place for a peaceful walking holiday, there is lovely woodland close to Church Stretton, which itself makes an ideal place for anyone to stay whilst exploring this, one of the loveliest parts of the English countryside.
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Recommended attractions near Carding Mill Valley & Long Mynd

The Long Mynd	(1.7 miles, 2.7 km, direction W)	Pictures
Stiperstones	(5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Acton Burnell Castle	(7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction NE)	Pictures
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Wroxeter Roman City	(11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction NE)	Pictures
The Dingle Gardens	(11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction N)	Pictures
Attingham Park	(11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction NE)	Pictures
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Wenlock Priory	(11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction E)	Pictures
Shrewsbury Castle	(12.0 miles, 19.3 km, direction N)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Carding Mill Valley & Long Mynd

Little Stretton, in the county of Shropshire (1.9 miles, 3.0 km, direction S)
Little Stretton lies in a charming rural area a short distance from the old town of Church Stretton.
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Leebotwood, in the county of Shropshire (2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction NE)
Charming village, lying north of Church Stretton within the shadow of the Long Mynd.
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Acton Burnell, in the county of Shropshire (7.2 miles, 11.7 km, direction NE)
Interestingly, Acton Burnell has connections with America that go back to the stirring days of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
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Condover, in the county of Shropshire (7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction NE)
A quiet and peaceful place, its pretty properties protected from the traffic that speeds down the main A49, Condover lies seemingly undisturbed by the passage of time.
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Stokesay, in the county of Shropshire (8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction S)
The village of Stokesay lies amid the soft rolling fields and wooded valley's of shropshire.
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Shrewsbury, in the county of Shropshire (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction N)
Shrewsbury is a wonderfully atmospheric town which beguiles the visitor with sights of bygone centuries and much a great charm is to be found in its narrow streets and medieval buildings.
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Clun, in the county of Shropshire (12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction SW)
Rising at the side of the River Clun from which the town takes its name, this charming little place offers much of interest.
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Ludlow, in the county of Shropshire (13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction S)
Nestling on the banks of the rivers Corve and Theme Ludlow is a joyous town to visit at any time of year.
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Overton, in the county of Shropshire (14.7 miles, 23.6 km, direction S)
Overton lies on a bend of the River Test a short distance from Ludlow.
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Ironbridge, in the county of Shropshire (15.5 miles, 24.9 km, direction E)
This town is named for the famous bridge that spans the River Severn - the world's first Iron Bridge..
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Nearby travel help

Church Stretton Station	(1.2 miles, 1.9 km, direction SE)
Craven Arms Station	(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction S)
M54 Junction 7	(15.3 miles, 24.7 km, direction NE)
M54 Junction 6	(17.1 miles, 27.5 km, direction NE)
Birmingham International Airport	(46.3 miles, 74.5 km, direction E)
Liverpool John Lennon Airport	(54.3 miles, 87.4 km, direction N)
Carding Mill Valley & Long Mynd to London	(135.6 miles, 218.2 km, direction SE)

Accommodation & Hotels near Carding Mill Valley & Long Mynd

Hotel Name
Longmynd Hotel	(0.8 miles, 1.3 km)
Sleep Inn Shrewsbury	(11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction NE)
Sandford House Hotel	(11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction N)
Abbots Mead Hotel	(11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction N)
The Lion Hotel	(11.5 miles, 18.4 km, direction N)
Mellington Hall Hotel	(11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction W)
Cromwells Hotel	(11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction N)
Gaskell Arms Hotel & Restaurant	(11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction E)
Old Downton Lodge	(13.4 miles, 21.5 km, direction S)
Albright Hussey	(14.5 miles, 23.3 km, direction N)
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