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Long Mynd Ridge – Church Stretton Town Centre loop from Asterton

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Long Mynd Ridge – Church Stretton Town Centre loop from Asterton

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Long Mynd Ridge – Church Stretton Town Centre loop from Asterton

02:04

27.5km

600m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.65 km for 176 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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249 m

Gliding Club Café

Highlight • Rest Area

Toilets, water refill and cafe

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773 m

Yaspel Bank and Minton Batch Descents

Highlight • Trail

If you have time on your tour of the Long Mynd, try to take in one of the two great trails that start from the gliding club – Yaspel Bank …

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5.48 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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8.73 km

St Margaret's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

A small but attractive church nestled in a peaceful valley in the Long Mynd area. There are records of it being established in1209 as a priory church.

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12.4 km

Wildmoor Pool

Highlight • Viewpoint

Situated high on the ridge of the Long Mynd, the serene sliver of Wildmoor Pool is a peaceful place to pause and regather. You'll have the local wildlife for company …

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20.0 km

Church Stretton Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Church Stretton is a beautiful market town set in the heart of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding beauty. It sits surrounded by hills in a spectacular setting and is …

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20.0 km

The Burway Climb, Shropshire Hills

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Stop and let your brakes cool on the decent - too much speed could spell your doom. There isn't a lot of room for a bike and a car at speed. Just saying...

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27.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.9 km

1.26 km

809 m

489 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.0 km

2.77 km

1.03 km

489 m

192 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Thursday 28 May

21°C

11°C

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Long Mynd Ridge – Church Stretton Town Centre loop from Asterton

Gliding Club Café

Yaspel Bank and Minton Batch Descents

Long Mynd Ridge

St Margaret's Church

Wildmoor Pool

Church Stretton Town Centre

The Burway Climb, Shropshire Hills

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