Caer Carradoc & The Long Mynd - Tier 2 Day Walk - 20km
10 people attending
2 places left
This event takes place in Tier 2 and is open only to members living in Tier 2.
The Long Mynd is a heath and moorland plateau that forms part of the Shropshire Hills and is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Caer Carradoc is a hill opposite, with an Ancient British Iron Age or late Bronze Age hill fort on top. It is thought to be the location of the last stand of Caractacus against the Roman legions during the Roman conquest of Britain.
It is a fairly lengthy walk for a winters day, however there is plenty of opportunity to lengthening or shortening the route depending on the weather and the ability of the group.
The route is viewable here and is dog friendly.
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- Unfortunately, there won’t be any planned pub / café stops en route or at the end, and please don’t share sweets or snacks with others – we’re sorry!
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- Be aware that opportunities for toilet stops may be minimal if facilities are closed.
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- Much as it's difficult - no handshakes or hugs!
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What to bring
Water: bring at least two litres
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 30 plus litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots: Waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking. NOT suitable for trainers.
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: No jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Waterproof Trousers
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunscreen in Spring and Summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Lunch: bring a packed lunch unless otherwise stated
A good idea is to bring a change of clothing if the weather is cold and wet to change into for the ride home.
Please refer to the ODL Kit List Guidelines for further information
Food & drink
Please bring at least 2 litres of water and a good sized packed lunch with snacks.
There is a Co-op at the starting point you can buy food at.