Caer Caradoc

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Janire Denny-Arzalluz

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"Caer Caradoc is volcanic in origin and means ‘The fort of Caradog’ in Welsh. There is an ancient Iron Age hillfort and cave near the summit. Legend has it that this was where Caractacus was defeated by Roman legions during their conquest of Britain and that he hid in the cave when the fort was captured. The cave is also linked to the legend of King Arthur with it being said that the Cauldron of Di-Wrnach, which contains the treasures of Britain and a magical sword, is hidden within the cave. Why not take a look and see if you can find it? There are stunning views of Shropshire from the summit. Nearby are several other good hills to hike; The Lawley, Hope Bowdler and Ragleth Hill which can be done together or separately depending on how tired you want to be at the end of the day!"

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Janire

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Top 5 Shropshire Hills to Hike

The Shropshire Hills were designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty in 1958 and cover almost a quarter of Shropshire. There are over 160 hills in Shropshire, making it a great location to hike the Shropshire Hills. The tallest hill is Abdon Burf at 540m. The beauty of these hills, as with all of nature, is how they change with the seasons, giving a different experience depending on the time of year you visit with the varied conditions, colours and wildlife. I have hiked Stiperstones at least 20 times and each occasion has been different to the last and just as wonderful. I have also taken to learning about the history, myths and legends associated with them. Here I have chosen my top 5 Shropshire Hills for hiking, I hope it inspires you to get into the hills and get exploring!

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Caer Caradoc, Church Stretton SY6 6JN, UK

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