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Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint – Caer Caradoc loop from Longnor

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Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint – Caer Caradoc loop from Longnor

Hard

5.0

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Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint – Caer Caradoc loop from Longnor

05:02

36.0km

1,490m

Running

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 19, 2026

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

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Start point

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2.57 km

The Lawley

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

This is one of the prettiest runs in the area, from which ever direction you tackle it. It’s very steep if you run it from the south, whereas it’s more …

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7.62 km

Caer Caradoc Iron Age hillfort

Highlight • Historical Site

The summit of Caer Caradoc boasts a fine example of an Iron Age hill fort. Here, you can explore the ancient ditches that soldiers used to defend against Roman invaders …

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8.51 km

Viewpoint

11.7 km

Gough's Coppice

Forest

13.7 km

Briaryley

Forest

14.3 km

Ragleth Inn

Highlight • Pub

Great place for a mid-hike pit stop

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14.6 km

Little Stretton Church

Highlight • Religious Site

15.9 km

Callow

Peak

17.2 km

Cross Dyke

Archaeological Site

19.7 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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23.0 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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28.2 km

Caer Caradoc

Highlight • Climb

Caer Caradoc might not be the tallest of the Shropshire Hills but what it lacks in height, it certainly makes up for in character. The iconic hill has a very …

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31.2 km

Lawley Ridge

Highlight • Trail

Combine this with a walk over Caer Caradoc and you will have a fine day's outing with stunning panoramic views of the Shropshire hills.

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36.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.8 km

8.26 km

6.27 km

1.98 km

1.43 km

1.24 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

8.40 km

6.75 km

3.80 km

2.11 km

1.51 km

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Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint – Caer Caradoc loop from Longnor

The Lawley

Caer Caradoc Iron Age hillfort

Ragleth Inn

Little Stretton Church

Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint

Carding Mill Valley

Caer Caradoc

Lawley Ridge

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