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Pole Bank loop from Church Stretton — Shropshire Hills

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Pole Bank loop from Church Stretton — Shropshire Hills

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Pole Bank loop from Church Stretton — Shropshire Hills

03:02

42.6km

750m

Cycling

Embark on the Pole Bank loop from Church Stretton, a challenging touring bicycle ride through the Shropshire Hills National Landscape. This 26.5 miles (42.6 km) route, with a significant 2454 feet (748 metres) of elevation gain, takes approximately 3 hours and 1 minute to complete. You will navigate quiet country…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Shropshire Hills AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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516 m

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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537 m

The Burway Climb, Shropshire Hills

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

An amazing climb to a beautiful spot. The Burway was used for the 1989 hill climb national championships, won by none other than Chris Boardman, his third of four consecutive …

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7.06 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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10.7 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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42.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.9 km

2.04 km

1.57 km

622 m

186 m

165 m

118 m

Surfaces

22.5 km

17.0 km

1.57 km

1.47 km

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

13°C

4°C

39 %

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Church Stretton Town Centre

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St Margaret's Church

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