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

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

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

01:50

15.1km

440m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

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669 m

St Laurence's Church, Church Stretton

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Parish church of st Laurence

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3.68 km

Ashes

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9.01 km

Pole Bank

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9.01 km

Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint

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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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9.83 km

Long Mynd Ridge

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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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10.3 km

Long Mynd Ridge Path

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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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11.1 km

Carding Mill Valley

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Carding Mill Valley is a great fun descent - fast and winding before getting a bit more rocky, with a few drainage channels to negotiate, and a ford at the …

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13.0 km

Carding Mill Valley

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Carding Mill Valley is owned and managed by the National Trust. It's in the centre of the Shropshire Hills AONB and a perfect starting place for a run, with trails …

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