Long Mynd

#446 among destinations in the United Kingdom

Nature, Natural attraction, Hill

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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 an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, 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. ()

Alternative names: Area: 20.85 mi²Maximum elevation: 15748 ftCoordinates: 52°32'41"N, 2°51'50"W

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Long Mynd – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Caer Caradoc, Snailbeach Mine, St Laurence's Church, Three Tuns Brewery.

3.9 miE
Mountain, Forts and castles
Caer Caradoc, Church Stretton
100 min walk • Caer Caradoc is a hill in the English county of Shropshire. It overlooks the town of Church Stretton and the village of All Stretton and offers panoramic views to the north towards the Wrekin, east to Wenlock Edge, and west over the nearby Long Mynd.
5.4 miNW
Museum, Mine
Snailbeach Mine
139 min walk • Snailbeach Countryside Site is an industrial archeology site in Shropshire. It is located three 3 miles south of the village of Pontesbury and around 12 miles from the county town of Shrewsbury. At peak of production during the 19th century, it was reputed to be extracting the largest volume of lead per acre in Europe.
2.4 miE
Church, Gothic architecture
St Laurence's Church, Church Stretton
60 min walk • St Laurence's Church is in Church Street, Church Stretton, Shropshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Condover, the archdeaconry of Ludlow, and the diocese of Hereford.
6.6 miSW
Nightlife, Brewery
Three Tuns Brewery, Bishop's Castle
168 min walk • The Three Tuns Brewery in Bishop's Castle, Shropshire, England was established in 1642 on its current site, making it the oldest licensed brewery site in Britain.
2.1 miE
Park
Rectory Wood, Church Stretton
55 min walk • Rectory Wood is a wooded area near Church Stretton in Shropshire.
5.9 miSE
Church
St Edith
151 min walk • St Edith's Church is in the village of Eaton-under-Heywood, Shropshire, England. It stands on the lower slopes of Wenlock Edge. The church, dedicated to Saint Edith of Wilton, is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Condover, the archdeaconry of Ludlow, and the diocese of Hereford.
4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Shropshire Hills AONB
102 min walk • The Shropshire Hills area, in the English county of Shropshire, is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is located in the south of the county, extending to its border with Wales.
4 miNW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Wild Edric's Way
102 min walk • Wild Edric's Way is a waymarked long distance footpath running wholly within the county of Shropshire in England. The path runs for 49 miles, mostly sharing the route of the Shropshire Way.
4.9 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Heath Mynd
126 min walk • Heath Mynd is a hill in the English county of Shropshire. At a height of 452 metres it is fairly unnotable except for its Marilyn status, a feature caused by the sharp drop on all sides.

Long Mynd

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Long Mynd plan & book

Long Mynd – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)