The Lawley and Caer Caradoc Sunrise Hike & Optional Pub Lunch
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Start December the right way with a sunrise adventure in the Shropshire Hills. On Monday 1st December, we’ll hike up The Lawley before continuing on to Caer Caradoc, taking in some of the finest ridge walking and views the county has to offer.
We’ll set off from The Lawley car park at 7:00am, headtorches ready, and climb steadily up to the ridge. The Lawley (377m) might be small but it packs a mighty punch—its sweeping ridgeline and wide-open views stretch across the Long Mynd, the Shropshire Plain, and on a clear day, as far as the Berwyn Mountains in Wales.
After tackling the Lawley’s playful false summits, we’ll descend before making our way up to the dramatic peak of Caer Caradoc (459m / 1,509ft). Here we’ll explore its ancient hill fort, Caractacus' Cave and soak in far-reaching views of the Shropshire Hills before descending past Three Fingers Rock and circling back to the car park.
# Why Join?
This guided adventure is more than just a hike—it’s a chance to:
🌄 Start December strong with an energising sunrise in the hills
🌿 Walk two iconic peaks of the Shropshire Hills in one day
🤝 Meet like-minded walkers and share the experience together
✨ Feel confident and supported with a fully qualified Mountain Leader
# Route Highlights
🏞️ Ridge Walks – The Lawley’s long back offers a stunning ridgeline with four false summits and big-sky views
⛰️ Two Peaks – Tackle both The Lawley (377m / 1,237ft) and Caer Caradoc (459m / 1,509ft) in one morning
🏺 Ancient History – Explore Caer Caradoc’s Iron Age hill fort and learn about the legends it holds
🌅 Sunrise Views – Catch the hills glowing as the sun rises over the Shropshire countryside
# Event Details
📅 Date: Monday 1st December 2025
🕖 Time: Meet at 7:00 am
⛰️ Distance: 14 km / 8.7 miles
📈 Ascent: 490 m / 1,607 ft
🥾 Level: Intermediate (Check out our hiking difficulty grading system HERE!)
🧭 Terrain: All footpaths—mainly grass and gravel, with some rocky sections