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Long Mynd Ridgeline – Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint loop from Bayston Hill

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Long Mynd Ridgeline – Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint loop from Bayston Hill

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Long Mynd Ridgeline – Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint loop from Bayston Hill

03:37

56.2km

690m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 154 m for 92 m

After 56.0 km for 92 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.68 km

Row Coppice

Forest

20.9 km

Heather & Batch Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Coffee shop serving drinks, homemade foods and cakes.

Opening hours:
Tuesday 9am–4pm
Wednesday 9am–4pm
Thursday 9am–4pm
Friday 9am–4pm
Saturday 9am–4pm
Sunday Closed
Monday 9am–4pm
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30.2 km

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 technical so overall I would say it would be considered black. Conditions will also play a big part. Heavy rain will make the very rooty sections very slippy, the ground is already soft so traction can be an issue, but the landing is softer when you crash

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32.0 km

Yaspel Bank and Minton Batch Descents

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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 and Minton Batch ('batch' is the local term for a steep-sided valley). Both take you to the tiny hamlet of Minton and are hugely enjoyable (though Minton Batch is probably the easiest to ride back up!)

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32.7 km

Long Mynd Ridgeline

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Nice place I like

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34.8 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 marked accordingly. The views from this spot are absolutely terrific, especially west into Wales. On a clear day, you can see for miles.

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36.0 km

Shooting Box North-East Descent

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Beautiful views on a quality gravel trail.

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56.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.9 km

6.54 km

2.79 km

1.25 km

774 m

Surfaces

40.4 km

6.49 km

5.32 km

2.76 km

1.03 km

184 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Sunday 5 July

27°C

14°C

0 %

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Heather & Batch Coffee Shop

Knolls Technical MTB Trail

Yaspel Bank and Minton Batch Descents

Long Mynd Ridgeline

Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint

Shooting Box North-East Descent

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