# Central Long Mynd from Church Stretton, Shropshire

## Summary

This walk climbs up the Long Mynd near Church Stretton via the well-known Carding Mill valley and descends into the scenic Small Batch.

Difficulty:

Moderate

Distance:

8.2 miles (13.2 km)

Walking time:

04h 00m

Type:

Circular

### Start location

Church Stretton market square, SY6 6DJ

lat: 52.5384016

lon: \-2.8080094

### Map

Use Ordnance Survey

### Route

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