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Mountain biking trails

West Midlands Region

Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint – Minton Batch Singletrack loop from Minsterley

Mountain biking trails

West Midlands Region

Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint – Minton Batch Singletrack loop from Minsterley

Hard

16

riders

Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint – Minton Batch Singletrack loop from Minsterley

04:36

50.2km

1,390m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.40 km for 110 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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2.29 km

Snailbeach Coppice

Forest

2

5.39 km

Cairn Viewpoint, Shropshire Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

Red route stay left at fork, blue route stay right at fork

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3

15.7 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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4

16.7 km

Long Mynd Ridgeline

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice place I like

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5

18.8 km

Minton Batch Singletrack

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Minton Batch is alleged to be one of the great descents in England, and it's not hard to see why. Gorgeous, fast flowing singletrack, with an occasional smattering of rocks. …

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6

29.4 km

Knolls Technical MTB Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

This run is not for the beginner, whilst most of the run would probably be graded red, there are a number of occasions where it rapidly becomes very steep and …

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7

30.0 km

Switchback Descent Near the Gliding Club, Shropshire Hills

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This series of 180degree switchbacks descending off the back of the Gliding Club make for a great descent. The gradient is mellow in the most part, but the grassy surface will definitely keep you on your toes in the wet!

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8

40.4 km

The Bridges

Highlight • Pub

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

Tip by

9

44.2 km

Shropshire Way Main Route Climb

Highlight • Trail

When it's not mucky, but bone dry as it was today, it's far more enjoyable climb. Still tough though!

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B

50.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.9 km

11.0 km

10.9 km

2.51 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.4 km

10.7 km

10.1 km

9.51 km

2.94 km

564 m

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Thursday 2 July

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9°C

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