Mountains & hills · West Midlands
Cow Ridge
In or near Diddlebury.
Cow Ridge — mountain in wales mid. Elevation: 450 m.
Dave Croker — 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 · 2.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Cow Ridge is a mountain located in wales mid. Elevation: 450 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
Cow Ridge is a mountain located in Mid Wales, within the parish of Church Stretton, postcode SY6. It is part of the Long Mynd SSSI and lies within the Shropshire Hills AONB. This area is known for its distinctive topography and diverse wildlife, attracting outdoor enthusiasts and nature observers. The ridge offers various walking opportunities, set against the backdrop of the scenic Shropshire landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5478, -2.8380
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Church Stretton
- Postcode
- SY6 6JG
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Church Stretton — 2.6 km
Sources
- osm: n11682742443 (ODbL)
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Victoria House
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📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cow Ridge?
- Cow Ridge is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY6 6JG), in the parish of Church Stretton.
- What is Cow Ridge?
- Cow Ridge — mountain in wales mid. Elevation: 450 m.
- How do I get to Cow Ridge?
- The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY6 6JG.
- Is Cow Ridge a protected site?
- Yes — Cow 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 Cow Ridge?
- The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY6 6JG.