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Great days out
Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd
Sheep grazing on Long Mynd ©National Trust Images/John Miller
Take a walk across the wildlife-rich heathland and enjoy the views across the Shropshire Hills, or simply play in the stream in the valley.
Covering as much as 2,000 hectares (4,942 acres) of heather-covered hills with stunning views of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Welsh hills, this National Trust park is an important place for wildlife, geology and archaeology.
There are paths for walking, cycling and horse riding, you can even drive to the top of the hill to take in the views. In Carding Mill Valley there are excellent visitor facilities including a tea-room, toilets and car parking.
In Carding Mill Valley you can play in the stream, watch birds from the hide, pond dip and relax with a picnic; or you can simply use the Valley as your base for the day and head on up the hill for an adventure. You don’t have to venture far out of the Valley to find your own piece of solitude on the Long Mynd.
Get active
Lace up your walking boots or jump onto your bike – there are miles of footpaths, bridleways and permissive paths to explore across the Long Mynd. You don’t have to go far out of Carding Mill Valley to find some peace and tranquillity, especially when you get to the top of the hill.
With thousands of acres to explore and lots of ways to enjoy yourself here are some ideas for things to do.
Head to the top
Pull on your walking boots and head to the top of the hill where you can take in the beautiful views, on a clear day you can see over 50 miles in each direction. In the winter the cloud fills the valley to make it feel as if you are walking on the top of the world.
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