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Ragleth Hill is my local hill and , in my opinion , has better views than any other around Shropshire ’ s Church Stretton . Tourists head up the Long Mynd . Rugged hill-seekers conquer Caer Caradoc . The locals climb Ragleth .
This view , from Ragleth ’ s northern end , is my favourite . On the right , it encapsulates the brawny bulk of Caer Caradoc and the cosy wooded charm of Helmeth Hill . While on the left , the gently sloping Long Mynd tapers towards the Shropshire / Cheshire Plain . On a summer ’ s evening , I share it with a few sheep and a choir of skylarks . Heaven .
12 outdoor focus / summer 2021