Mountains & hills · West Midlands
Calf Ridge
Calf Ridge — mountain in wales mid. Elevation: 480 m.
Bill Boaden — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Church Stretton · 3.4 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Calf Ridge is a mountain located in wales mid. Elevation: 480 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Long Mynd SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Calf Ridge is a mountain located in Mid Wales, within the parish of All Stretton, postcode SY6. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its ecological importance, forming part of the Long Mynd SSSI. Additionally, Calf Ridge lies within the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), highlighting its scenic value and landscape significance. The area is known for its diverse habitats and panoramic views, making it a notable feature of the local geography.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5586, -2.8390
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- All Stretton
- Postcode
- SY6 6LN
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Church Stretton — 3.4 km
Sources
- osm: n11682742439 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Calf Ridge?
- Calf Ridge is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY6 6LN), in the parish of All Stretton.
- What is Calf Ridge?
- Calf Ridge — mountain in wales mid. Elevation: 480 m.
- How do I get to Calf Ridge?
- The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY6 6LN.
- Is Calf Ridge a protected site?
- Yes — Calf Ridge is part of the Long Mynd SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Calf Ridge?
- The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY6 6LN.