Corndon Hill and Mitchell's Fold
Shropshire
Corndon Hill is a dolerite hill on the Shropshire and Powys border near Priest Weston, its dark igneous rock once quarried for setts and visible today as scree on the eastern slope, best walked with a dog on a lead given the sheep and ponies on the hill. The walk starts at the small car park serving Mitchell's Fold, a Bronze Age stone circle of about 15 stones on the shoulder of Stapeley Hill, and follows a track along the western side of Corndon Hill before climbing to the trig point and cairn on the 513 metre summit. It is a short but steady out and back route of 2.4km with about 197 metres of ascent on grassy paths, with a summit panorama across the Shropshire hills to the Stiperstones, the Malverns, the Clee Hills and, on a clear day, Cadair Idris.
This is a short dog friendly walk, but sheep and sometimes ponies graze the open hill and the moorland around Stapeley Hill, so dogs should be kept on a lead close to the stone circle and wherever livestock is grazing. On the quieter upper slopes and summit ridge, away from stock, a dog with reliable recall can have some off lead freedom. The climb is exposed with no shade and no water on the hill, so carry some for a dog on warm days. Parking is limited to the small Mitchell's Fold car park, which fills quickly at weekends, and there are no facilities on site, though Bishop's Castle, a short drive away, has dog-friendly pubs and cafes.
At a Glance
- Distance
- 2.4 km (1.5 miles)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Duration
- 1 hr 20 min
- Walk Type
- Moorland, Historic
- Route Type
- Out and Back
- Off Lead Potential
- Low
- Livestock Risk
- High
- Facilities
- None on site; dog-friendly pubs and cafes in Bishop's Castle, a short drive away.
- Parking
- Small Mitchell's Fold car park at the end of the track from Priest Weston, free, limited spaces.
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All dog friendly stays in ShropshireFrequently Asked Questions
Is Corndon Hill and Mitchell's Fold dog friendly?
Corndon Hill and Mitchell's Fold is a good option for dogs, earning a 7 out of 10 for dog friendliness. The route is short at 2.4km with grassy paths, and the summit offers real space to enjoy together — just be aware that sheep and sometimes ponies graze the open hill, so leads are essential in places. There are no facilities on site, but Bishop's Castle, a short drive away, has dog-friendly pubs and cafes for after the walk.
Can dogs be off lead at Corndon Hill and Mitchell's Fold?
It depends on the conditions you find on the day. Around Mitchell's Fold stone circle and wherever livestock are grazing, dogs should be kept on a lead — sheep and ponies are a regular presence on the moorland around Stapeley Hill. On the quieter upper slopes and summit ridge, away from stock, a dog with reliable recall can enjoy some off-lead freedom.
What should I know before visiting Corndon Hill and Mitchell's Fold with my dog?
The climb to the 513-metre summit is short but steady, with around 197 metres of ascent, and the route is exposed with no shade and no water on the hill — so carry water for your dog, especially on warm days. The car park at Mitchell's Fold is small and free but fills quickly at weekends, so an early start is a good idea. There are no facilities at the site itself, though Bishop's Castle nearby has dog-friendly places to stop for food and drink afterwards.
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Mitchell's Fold Car Park, Priest Weston, Chirbury with Brompton, Shropshire SY15 6DD
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