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West Midlands Region

Long Mynd Ridge – Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint loop from Calf Ridge

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West Midlands Region

Long Mynd Ridge – Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint loop from Calf Ridge

Moderate

8

runners

Long Mynd Ridge – Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint loop from Calf Ridge

00:41

6.50km

70m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

926 m

Trig Point on Shropshire Hills

Highlight • Monument

2

1.35 km

Long Mynd Ridge Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Long Mynd ridge is a brilliant and exposed place to take a run, at 7 miles (11.3 km) in length you can run one end to the other and almost always have a constant breeze to keep you cool.

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3

1.48 km

Shooting Box North-East Descent

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful views on a quality gravel trail.

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4

1.85 km

Long Mynd Ridge

Highlight • Natural Monument

This glorious heather ridge stretches for 7 miles (11 km) and is the most beloved of all the Shropshire Hills. There are several small yet deep valleys cut into the …

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5

2.68 km

Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

The top of Long Mynd is a flat plateau and, as such, there is not a distinct summit. However, Pole Bank is the highest point on the ridge and is …

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6

2.68 km

Pole Bank

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

6.50 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.71 km

2.22 km

1.56 km

Surfaces

4.16 km

1.56 km

538 m

148 m

< 100 m

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