IT is 50 years since the National Trust acquired a large part of the Long Mynd by public subscription for £18,000.

To mark this anniversary on Sunday, June 28 at the property there will be a day full of activities designed to celebrate this landmark.

Long Mynd sits within the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest for geology and biology.

It is also now one of the most important habitats in the West Midlands for upland birds and is home to many other rare and significant species of plant and animal.

The special day will provide an opportunity to meet the team, a lot of who have been involved in the property for a number of years and have been closely involved in turning around the condition of the hill.

On the day there will be a mix of walks and talks looking at the conservation work and the wildlife found on Long Mynd. There will also be activities for children to get involved in, including pond dipping, bird watching and even bracken bashing.

All the activities start and finish from Carding Mill Valley.

The activities will be between 11am and 4pm.

For more information call 01694 725000 or email cardingmill@nationaltrust.org.uk