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Long Mynd Ridgeline – Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint loop from Church Stretton

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Long Mynd Ridgeline – Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint loop from Church Stretton

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Long Mynd Ridgeline – Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint loop from Church Stretton

03:07

39.2km

740m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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Yaspel Bank and Minton Batch Descents

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Long Mynd Ridgeline

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Nice place I like

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15.0 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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16.2 km

Shooting Box North-East Descent

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful views on a quality gravel trail.

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The Bridges

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A great starting point for exploring the Shropshire Hills, with the availability of post-ride pints being an obvious bonus.

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Epic Descent in the Shropshire Hills

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I like so much :)

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End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.8 km

13.2 km

4.18 km

2.51 km

244 m

186 m

Surfaces

17.4 km

12.3 km

4.76 km

2.59 km

1.77 km

309 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Tuesday 1 September

21°C

12°C

98 %

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Long Mynd Ridgeline – Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint loop from Church Stretton

Knolls Technical MTB Trail

Yaspel Bank and Minton Batch Descents

Long Mynd Ridgeline

Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint

Shooting Box North-East Descent

The Bridges

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