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Caer Caradoc walk

A moderate walk (low hills and fells (below 600m)) in Shropshire, England, about 11.00km (6.84 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 3:30h. It is unsuitable for families with children, prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent 138m (452ft)
Descent 0m (0ft)
Max. Elevation 430m (1410ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss 138m (452ft)
Start & End
Church Stretton, Shropshire, England, SY6 6EA
Distance 11.00km
(6.84mi)
Duration ~3:30h
Difficulty  
Moderate
Created by Pub Walker on 16 Nov 2017
Caer Caradoc – a Marilyn - is a well-documented hill walk which offers fine panoramic views in every direction, although I’m not sure that all will be that enthusiastic about clear day views of the high-rise buildings of Birmingham! Views of the hills of north-east Wales to the north, the Malvern Hills to the south-east, plus the Black Mountains and peaks of the Brecon Beacons to the south would be much more welcome. You should certainly enjoy good views of the nearby Long Mynd and Wenlock Edge, which we will tackle on Saturday and Sunday respectively.

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Waypoints

OS Grid SO455935
Start the walk in Church Stretton.
OS Grid SO487943
There are various footpaths weaving through the countryside towards Cardington - pick your own route! The paths via Willstone Hill and Cardington Hill are good options.
About 3.23 km (~2.01 miles) from
OS Grid SO505953
The 16th century Royal Oak in Cardington is the archetypal country pub and reputed to be Shropshire's longest continuously licenced pub. Royal Oak is a reference to the "Boscobel Oak" at Shifnal in Shropshire, in which the then Prince Charles hid to escape from his Parliamentarian adversaries.
About 2.10 km (~1.3 miles) from
OS Grid SO490953
From Cardington, head towards Caer Caradoc via Willstone.
About 1.51 km (~0.94 miles) from
OS Grid SO477954
Continue to the top of the hill.
About 1.36 km (~0.85 miles) from
OS Grid SO469943
Drop down towards Helmeth Hill.
About 1.32 km (~0.82 miles) from
OS Grid SO459938
Finish back in Church Stretton.
About 1.15 km (~0.71 miles) from

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