The Long Mynd Hike & Optional Pub Lunch

We’ll be setting off from the storybook-worthy Carding Mill Valley, wandering beside babbling streams before turning the page into the rugged heart of the Long Mynd. Cue Lightspout Hollow, where a tucked-away waterfall adds the kind of suspense only nature can pull off. From there, we’ll stride to Pole Bank, the highest chapter of the day at 517m, where sweeping views of Shropshire and Wales give us the perfect cliffhanger.

The finale? A descent down the iconic Burway, with panoramas that’ll make you want to dog-ear the memory forever. And if you fancy, we’ll add an epilogue with a cosy pub lunch or drink afterwards.

BOOK VIA THE ROSA WEBSITE: https://www.rayofsunadventures.com/event-details-registration/shrewsbury-bookclub-the-long-mynd-hike

## Why Join?

💦 Waterfall wow – Lightspout Hollow will have you scrambling (literally) for a better view.
🏔 Highest point in Shropshire – Pole Bank’s got bragging rights at 517m.
📷 Epic views – Snap-worthy moments across the Long Mynd, The Wrekin, and the Welsh hills.
🧠 Brain & body boost – A hike to get your heart pumping and your imagination flowing.

## Route Highlights

## 🌿 Carding Mill Valley – A peaceful start, with streams and stone tracks.

💦 Lightspout Hollow & Waterfall – A narrow gorge and waterfall scramble for a splash of drama.
🏔 Pole Bank Summit – At 517m, it’s the Long Mynd’s peak performance.
🌄 The Burway – Panoramic descent with rolling countryside views.

## Event Details

📅 Date: Saturday, 15th November 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm (approx.)
🥾 Distance: 10 km (6.2 miles)
⬆️ Ascent: 290 m
⚡ Difficulty Level: Intermediate – Steep sections, uneven ground, and a fun waterfall scramble.
🌿 Terrain: Grassy and muddy hills, some rocky scrambles, with exposed drops in sections.