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Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint – Church Stretton Town Centre loop from Little Stretton

Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint – Church Stretton Town Centre loop from Little Stretton

Hard

5.0

(1)

riders

Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint – Church Stretton Town Centre loop from Little Stretton

02:10

28.7km

730m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. 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: July 10, 2026

Tips

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.45 km

Prior Holt Gravel Track

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A steady climb on a smooth gravel track.

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6.85 km

Knolls Technical MTB Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

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 …

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8.83 km

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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15.8 km

The Bridges

Highlight • Pub

A great starting point for exploring the Shropshire Hills, with the availability of post-ride pints being an obvious bonus.

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15.8 km

The Bridges Pub

Highlight • Settlement

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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20.8 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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22.7 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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25.9 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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28.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.5 km

4.64 km

3.73 km

687 m

135 m

Surfaces

18.0 km

5.29 km

3.09 km

2.24 km

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Monday 13 July

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Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint – Church Stretton Town Centre loop from Little Stretton

Prior Holt Gravel Track

Knolls Technical MTB Trail

Yaspel Bank and Minton Batch Descents

The Bridges

The Bridges Pub

Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint

The Burway Climb, Shropshire Hills

Church Stretton Town Centre

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