Caer Caradoc, Hope Bowdler and Ragleth Hill

A challenging walk up and over the three hills, respectively 459m, 426m and 398m. Whilst not excessively long the successive climbs and steep ascent render it a worthy challenge.
Red Walk
Sunday 19 July 2026

No dogs allowed

A challenging walk up and over the three hills, respectively 459m, 426m and 398m. Whilst not excessively long the successive climbs and steep ascent render it a worthy challenge. Generally good paths, well trodden with impressive views around 360 degrees. Can be exposed depending on the weather but present conditions should afford unhindered views in all directions.
Those who have visited HF Church Stretton will be familiar with the area and no doubt our finishing venue at Berry’s Tea Shop, which is close to the car park for tea and cakes (yummy)
Should conditions prove to be excessively hot it would be possible to shorten or amend the route but hopefully it shouldn’t be necessary.

Join the relevant OHWC Community Group to book the walk

Terrain:
Quiet lanes, fields and established tracks. Some steep ascents at times, ridge walk with some spectacular views, given favourable weather conditions.
Map/Area:
OS Explorer 217
Starting Point:
Co-op car park, Easthope Road, hurch Stretton SY6 6BZ GR SO45389363
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Walk Starts:
10:00
Walk Finishes:
15:30
Distance:
12.3km
Ascent:
639m
Highest Point:
459m Caer Caradoc

Safety

Let the walk leader know of any relevant medical conditions

Refer to the Handbook for walk related information and specifically for recommended walking equipment https://ohwc.org.uk/kit-list/ and safety information https://ohwc.org.uk/safety/

Remember you are responsible for being properly equipped

Ensure you have the walk leader’s phone number in case of an emergency

Let the walk leader know of any relevant medical conditions

Refer to the Handbook for walk related information and specifically for recommended walking equipment and safety information

Remember you are responsible for being properly equipped

Ensure you have the walk leader’s phone number in case of an emergency

If you become detached from the group STOP, call out; try contacting group by phone or text. If no contact return to the last place you were with the group. Wait 30 mins repeatedly trying to make contact. After 30 mins seek help and/or make your own way safely.

The Google map below is the location of the walk start point.