We called in at Carding Mill Valley (National Trust) while travelling through Shropshire just to see what was there, and discovered a really beautiful place.
The Valley was just waiting to be explored so off we went to find the waterfall, Light Spout.
The path followed the stream and involved in places climbing over rocks.
Finally Light Spout came into sight. It was quite a hot day but felt refreshingly cool sitting next to the waterfall.
Once at the top of the hill there was a beautiful view of the valley and a friendly sheep.
After walking back down to the valley we took the route to the reservoir and found a pool that humans were allowed to swim in.
At the cafe which is at the bottom of the valley I enjoyed a tasty cheese scone, but must admit it needed a little chutney on it really.
While sat eating the scone I watched the butterflies on a nearby buddleia bush.
Carding Mill Valley and the surrounding area is really beautiful. There were lots of children playing in the stream at the bottom of the valley and some swimming in the reservoir, so would be a great place for a family day out as well as somewhere to go walking.
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Horace the Alresford Bear 18/8/23
Horace the Alresford Bear 