National landscapes (AONB) · Mid Wales
Long Mynd
Also known as: Cefn Hirfynydd
The Long Mynd is a heath and moorland plateau that forms part of the Shropshire Hills in Shropshire, England. The high ground, which is common land and designated as a National Landscape, lies between
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Long Mynd is a heath and moorland plateau that forms part of the Shropshire Hills in Shropshire, England. The high ground, which is common land and designated as a National Landscape, lies between the Stiperstones range to the west and the Stretton Hills and Wenlock Edge to the east. Much of it is owned by the National Trust, and is managed by the Longmynd Commoners. The Long Mynd is approximately 7 miles (11 km) long by 3 miles (5 km) wide, and is broadly characterised by steep valleys on its eastern flanks, and a long slope to the western side rising in a steep escarpment. In its vicinity are the principal settlements of Church Stretton, Little Stretton and All Stretton, Pulverbatch, Smethcott, Woolstaston, Asterton, Myndtown, Wentnor and Ratlinghope. The highest point on the Long Mynd is Pole Bank (1,693 ft, 516 m); this and the adjacent hill of Caer Caradoc (1,506 ft, 459 m) are classed as Marilyns.
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The Long Mynd is a heath and moorland plateau that forms part of the Shropshire Hills in Shropshire, England. The high ground, which is common land and designated as a National Landscape, lies between the Stiperstones range to the west and the Stretton Hills and Wenlock Edge to the east. Much of it is owned by the National Trust, and is managed by the Longmynd Commoners. The Long Mynd is approximately 7 miles (11 km) long by 3 miles (5 km) wide, and is broadly characterised by steep valleys on its eastern flanks, and a long slope to the western side rising in a steep escarpment. In its vicinity are the principal settlements of Church Stretton, Little Stretton and All Stretton, Pulverbatch, Smethcott, Woolstaston, Asterton, Myndtown, Wentnor and Ratlinghope. The highest point on the Long Mynd is Pole Bank (1,693 ft, 516 m); this and the adjacent hill of Caer Caradoc (1,506 ft, 459 m) are classed as Marilyns.
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Visiting
.]] glider being bungee launched from the Long Mynd]] Long Mynd is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape and is a popular tourist destination, particularly due to the many footpaths, varied terrain and impressive scenery and views. Two promoted recreational trails are the Shropshire Way and the Jack Mytton Way. The Long Mynd's open spaces make it a popular place for horse riding and mountain biking on the bridleways. Carding Mill Valley is the busiest location as it is home to the National Trust's centre for the area. The windward slopes to the west are popular with glider, hang-glider and paraglider pilots. In 2015 snow gates were installed at various points of access onto the…
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- Coordinates
- 52.5478, -2.8389
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Church Stretton
- Postcode
- SY6 6JG
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
Sources
- wikipedia: Long Mynd (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Long Mynd?
- Long Mynd is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY6 6JG), in the parish of Church Stretton.
- Is Long Mynd free to visit?
- Yes, Long Mynd is free to enter.
- How do I get to Long Mynd?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY6 6JG. It sits within the South Shropshire parliamentary constituency.