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West Midlands Region

Church Stretton

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

Mountain biking trails

West Midlands Region

Church Stretton

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

Moderate

5.0

(2)

31

riders

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

01:30

17.3km

370m

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: July 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

489 m

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

7.99 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

8.13 km

Shooting Box North-East Descent

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful views on a quality gravel trail.

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4

8.50 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

9.33 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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11.9 km

Cross Dyke

Archaeological Site

7

12.3 km

Epic Descent in the Shropshire Hills

Highlight • Mountain Pass

I like so much :)

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8

14.3 km

Little Stretton Church

Highlight • Religious Site

B

17.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.16 km

7.97 km

614 m

311 m

186 m

Surfaces

5.52 km

3.52 km

3.23 km

2.83 km

1.84 km

309 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Friday 31 July

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