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Caractacus' Cave – Caer Caradoc loop from Cardington

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West Midlands Region

Caractacus' Cave – Caer Caradoc loop from Cardington

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Caractacus' Cave – Caer Caradoc loop from Cardington

01:37

5.22km

200m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

1

2.57 km

Caractacus' Cave

Highlight • Viewpoint

Some very steep paths on both ascent ,& way down
Gravel /dirt path

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2

2.73 km

Caer Caradoc

Highlight • Climb

Caer Caradoc might not be the tallest of the Shropshire Hills but what it lacks in height, it certainly makes up for in character. The iconic hill has a very …

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3

2.81 km

Caer Caradoc Iron Age hillfort

Highlight • Historical Site

The summit of Caer Caradoc boasts a fine example of an Iron Age hill fort. Here, you can explore the ancient ditches that soldiers used to defend against Roman invaders …

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5.22 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.44 km

913 m

802 m

Surfaces

1.99 km

1.54 km

913 m

713 m

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Friday 9 October

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7°C

27 %

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