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Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint – Long Mynd Ridge loop from Church Pulverbatch

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Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint – Long Mynd Ridge loop from Church Pulverbatch

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Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint – Long Mynd Ridge loop from Church Pulverbatch

02:10

27.1km

500m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: April 24, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 12.5 km for 164 m

After 23.9 km for 55 m

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1.92 km

Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Highlight • Forest

11.5 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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14.1 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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14.9 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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19.3 km

The Bridges Pub

Highlight • Settlement

Formerly the Horseshoe Inn, the Bridges is a much-loved hiker-friendly pub in the little village of Bridges. Lying between the Long Mynd and Stiperstones, the pub is an excellent stopping …

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19.5 km

Bridges Youth Hostel

Highlight • Rest Area

Wonderful classic Youth Hostal, one of the early ones from way back in the 1930. It has unique features, whilst the bedrooms have been updated the rest of the building …

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