Caer Caradoc from Church Stretton
The rocky hill across the valley from the Long Mynd, with a hillfort on its crest.
- Distance
- 6.6 km
- Ascent
- 270 m
- Time
- 2–2.5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 459 m
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About this walk
Caer Caradoc from Church Stretton is a moderate 6.6 km out-and-back walk with 270 m of ascent, taking 2 to 2.5 hours. It starts at Church Stretton station (grid reference SO 455 935). The start can be reached by public transport.
Caer Caradoc is the craggy hill east of Church Stretton, named for the British chieftain Caractacus who, legend says, made his last stand here. The climb from the station is short and sharp, through the ramparts of the hillfort to the rocky summit, with the Long Mynd, the Wrekin and the Welsh hills in view.
Return the same way.
Route
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Caer Caradoc
Cross the valley from the station and climb to the summit, then return.
Summit
Caer Caradoc
459 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Caer Caradoc from Church Stretton take?
- Most walkers take 2–2.5 hours for the 6.6 km route, which has 270 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Church Stretton station (grid reference SO 455 935). Car parks in Church Stretton.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Trains to Church Stretton from Shrewsbury and Hereford. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Lanes, then a steep grassy and rocky path.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep graze here: keep dogs on a lead near livestock, especially at lambing time (March to May).
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