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Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint – Long Mynd Ridgeline loop from Ratlinghope

Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint – Long Mynd Ridgeline loop from Ratlinghope

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Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint – Long Mynd Ridgeline loop from Ratlinghope

02:01

27.5km

560m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very 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: March 22, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.49 km for 176 m

After 16.2 km for 180 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.57 km

St Margaret's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

A small but attractive church nestled in a peaceful valley in the Long Mynd area. There are records of it being established in1209 as a priory church.

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5.25 km

Wild Horses of the Shropshire Hills

Highlight • Forest

Wild but friendly, so good to see them living natural.

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5.26 km

Wildmoor Pool

Highlight • Viewpoint

Situated high on the ridge of the Long Mynd, the serene sliver of Wildmoor Pool is a peaceful place to pause and regather. You'll have the local wildlife for company …

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7.31 km

Shooting Box North-East Descent

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful views on a quality gravel trail.

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8.51 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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9.51 km

Long Mynd Ridgeline

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice place I like

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11.3 km

Yaspel Bank and Minton Batch Descents

Highlight • Trail

If you have time on your tour of the Long Mynd, try to take in one of the two great trails that start from the gliding club – Yaspel Bank …

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11.5 km

Jack Mytton Way

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Jack Mytton Way is a long distance footpath and bridleway for horseriders, hillwalkers and mountain bikers in mid and south Shropshire, England

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27.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

6.32 km

3.80 km

285 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

7.90 km

3.07 km

2.12 km

386 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Tuesday 12 May

12°C

5°C

67 %

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Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint – Long Mynd Ridgeline loop from Ratlinghope

St Margaret's Church

Wild Horses of the Shropshire Hills

Wildmoor Pool

Shooting Box North-East Descent

Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint

Long Mynd Ridgeline

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