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Festival of Archaeology: Guided Walk from modern settlement to Bronze Age burial mounds

Step back through time on this guided walk. Discover archaeological and geophysical features on the Long Mynd which tell the story of modern and ancient settlements and burial mounds.

  • Booking essential

Pole Cottage – Boiling Well – Shooting Box – Pole Bank – Pole Cottage

Distance: 3 miles Duration: 2 hours Tea/coffee and cake will be provided

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £10.00
Child £5.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Children accompanied by adults welcome.

Meeting point

Pole Cottage What 3 words ///pairings.backers.scored

What to bring and wear

Dress for the weather, wear sturdy footwear Bring drinking water.

Accessibility

Moderate climbs and descents.

Other

Dogs on leads welcome.

Contact info

National Trust , Carding Mill Valley

Upcoming events

Event

Festival of Archaeology: Guided walk following the footsteps of ancient travellers 

Enjoy a walk following the footsteps of ancient travellers whilst enjoying a hot drink and cake on the way. Discover some of the incredible archaeological features of the Long Mynd.

Event summary

on
26 Jul 2024
at
10:00 to 12:00
Event

Archaeology Family Fun Days at Carding Mill Valley 

Become an archaeologist for a day! Join in the fun and see what you can dig up.

Event summary

on
26 Jul 2024
at
10:00 to 15:00
Event

Archaeology Display 

Discover the hidden stories of Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd.

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on
26 Jul to 28 Jul 2024
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 2 other dates or times
Event

Festival of Archaeology: Guided walk discovering the banks and ditches on Castle Hill 

What can the banks and ditches on Castle Hill tell us about this former settlement? Join this free, guided ranger walk to discover more about the archaeological features of the Long Mynd.

Event summary

on
27 Jul 2024
at
12:00 to 13:30
+ 1 other date or time