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Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint – Long Mynd Ridge loop from Calf Ridge

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Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint – Long Mynd Ridge loop from Calf Ridge

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Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint – Long Mynd Ridge loop from Calf Ridge

01:25

5.36km

50m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

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Start point

Parking

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926 m

Trig Point on Shropshire Hills

Highlight • Monument

1.35 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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1.48 km

Shooting Box North-East Descent

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful views on a quality gravel trail.

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2.68 km

Pole Bank

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.68 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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3.51 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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5.36 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.69 km

1.60 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.20 km

< 100 m

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Thursday 9 July

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Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint – Long Mynd Ridge loop from Calf Ridge

Trig Point on Shropshire Hills

Long Mynd Ridge Path

Shooting Box North-East Descent

Pole Bank

Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint

Long Mynd Ridge

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