Plan your visit
Getting here
52.55466, -2.85267
Best for
4 activitiesHeritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Strong match
Ancient woodland
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Hiking
Moderate match
Named hiking route nearby: Pole Bank Walk
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v12 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Shropshire Way - stage 01Walking route24.1 km▾
Pole Bank WalkWalking route▾
Reservoir Walk, Carding Mill ValleyWalking route2.4 km▾
This short walk starts from Carding Mill Valley at the heart of the Long Mynd and takes you on a gentle stroll past the mill ponds and up the reservoir bank. This route is along a wide footpath. There are steps up the reservoir bank.
The Pipe Walk, Carding Mill ValleyWalking route2.4 km▾
This walk is a great way to see some beautiful views and also to really get to the heart of 'those blue remembered hills', as mentioned in the poem by A E Housman. There are some steep slopes, steps and narrow paths along this route.
The Pools Loop Walk, Carding Mill ValleyWalking route▾
🚴Cycling
v1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Byway Church Stretton LoopCycling route▾
🐴Horse riding
v12 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
The Port Waybridleway · 335 m▾
The Port Waybridleway · 33 m▾
The Port Waybridleway · 27 m▾
About this historic site
Scheduled Monument
Wildlife to spot
Photos
15 photos from nearby open sources
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Photos
15 photos from nearby open sources
Photos
Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
Facilities
Parking
Shooting Box · 295m
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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