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Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint – Carding Mill Valley loop from Church Stretton

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Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint – Carding Mill Valley loop from Church Stretton

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Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint – Carding Mill Valley loop from Church Stretton

02:55

23.8km

690m

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

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

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Start point

Train Station

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3.05 km

All Stretton Bunkhouse

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A great little converted barn with accommodation for up to ten people. Beautiful views of the Shropshire Hills. £19 per person per night, half that for under 18s and under 5s are free. Check out allstrettonbunkhouse.co.uk

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7.91 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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11.8 km

The Bridges Pub

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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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16.4 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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19.8 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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21.7 km

Carding Mill Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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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23.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.93 km

7.00 km

6.38 km

1.34 km

756 m

377 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.30 km

6.77 km

4.92 km

2.15 km

1.83 km

819 m

Elevation

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Saturday 27 June

20°C

12°C

47 %

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Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint – Carding Mill Valley loop from Church Stretton

All Stretton Bunkhouse

Long Mynd Ridge Path

The Bridges Pub

Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint

Carding Mill Valley

Carding Mill Valley

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