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West Midlands Region

Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint – Church Stretton Town Centre loop from Hope Bowdler

West Midlands Region

Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint – Church Stretton Town Centre loop from Hope Bowdler

Hard

2

riders

Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint – Church Stretton Town Centre loop from Hope Bowdler

01:24

19.7km

460m

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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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

2.85 km

Heather & Batch Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Coffee shop serving drinks, homemade foods and cakes.

Opening hours:
Tuesday 9am–4pm
Wednesday 9am–4pm
Thursday 9am–4pm
Friday 9am–4pm
Saturday 9am–4pm
Sunday Closed
Monday 9am–4pm
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2

6.38 km

Plush Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

10.6 km

Shooting Box North-East Descent

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful views on a quality gravel trail.

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4

11.8 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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5

13.6 km

The Burway Climb, Shropshire Hills

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Stop and let your brakes cool on the decent - too much speed could spell your doom. There isn't a lot of room for a bike and a car at speed. Just saying...

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6

16.8 km

Church Stretton Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Church Stretton is a beautiful market town set in the heart of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding beauty. It sits surrounded by hills in a spectacular setting and is …

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7

19.4 km

View of the Shropshire Hills from Church Stretton Road

Highlight • Natural Monument

A nice relatively quiet main road in Church Stretton. Great views over the Shropshire Hills.

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19.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.3 km

3.85 km

755 m

732 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.8 km

2.47 km

2.30 km

2.12 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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11°C

28 %

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