Ratlinghope Walks
This small Shropshire village is nestled in splendid spot within the Long Mynd and Stiperstones AONB. It's a pretty place located on both the River East Onny and the Darnford Brook. There's several waymarked footpaths to explore the area and a fine old pub to relax in afterwards too.
This circular walk from the village uses sections of the Shropshire Way to visit Pole Bank at the summit of the Long Mynd.
Start the walk from the village and follow the waymarked Shropshire Way north east past Ratlinghope Hill to the Betchcott Hills.
The route then turns south east to meet up with the Long Mynd around Duckley Nap. Here you can follow the wonderful ridge top trail south west to Pole Bank and enjoy glorious views over the surrounding Shropshire Hills.
The route then heads west to Stanbatch and Adstone Hill where you turn north to Onny Bank Farm and Ratlinghope.
Postcode
SY5 0ST - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsRatlinghope Ordnance Survey Map 
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Walks near Ratlinghope
- Long Mynd - This circular walk takes you to Pole Bank, the highest point on the Long Mynd in the Shropshire Hills AONB
- Stiperstones - The area around this popular Shropshire Hill is fantastic for walking and cycling
- Caer Caradoc - Climb to the 1500 ft (459 m) summit of this distinctive hill in the Shropshire Hills AONB
- Carding Mill Valley - Visit a lovely reservoir and waterfall on this short walk in the Shropshire Hills AONB
- Jack Mytton Way - This is a splendid walk or mountain bike ride through Shropshire from Cleobury Mortimer to Llanfair Waterdine
- Shropshire Way - This walk takes you through some of the most beautiful countryside in Shropshire
- Ragleth Hill - This walk climbs to Ragleth Hill above Church Stretton in the Shropshire Hills
- Wenlock Edge Circular Walk - This circular walk from Much Wenlock explores the eastern end of the beautiful Wenlock Edge
- Wenlock Edge - Wenlock Edge runs from Craven Arms to Much Wenlock, in the Shropshire Hills AONB
- Ashes Hollow - This walk explores Ashes Hollow near the villages of Church Stretton and Little Stretton in the Shropshire Hills.
- Little Stretton - The village of Little Stretton sits in an enviable position in the Shropshire Hills
- Church Stretton - This attractive market town is a great place for exploring the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- Adstone Hill - This waymarked circular walk climbs to Adstone Hill on the Long Mynd near Ratlinghope in the Shropshire Hills.
- Wistanstow and Flounders Folly - This Shropshire based village lies just to the north of Craven Arms in the Shropshire Hills.
Pubs/Cafes
The Bridges Pub is set in a lovely riverside location in the village. They serve homegrown, locally sourced food and drink. It's great in fine weather with a garden area in the front overlooking the River East Onny as well as a secluded rear garden sitting alongside the Darnford Brook. You can find them at postcode SY5 0ST for you sat navs.
Photos
Walkers pass by the pub at Bridges, Shropshire
A ford and footbridge west of Ratlinghope in April
The Horseshoe Inn at Bridges near Ratlinghope, Shrops in May
Long Mynd
The Shropshire Way Heading towards Pole Bank
Walkers on the Long Mynd