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Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint – Caer Caradoc loop from Cardington

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Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint – Caer Caradoc loop from Cardington

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5.0

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Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint – Caer Caradoc loop from Cardington

04:11

32.3km

1,080m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

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Start point

Camping Site

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2.49 km

Hoar Edge

Forest

3.20 km

Shoot Rough

Forest

11.4 km

Long Mynd Ridge Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Long Mynd ridge is a brilliant and exposed place to take a run, at 7 miles (11.3 km) in length you can run one end to the other and almost always have a constant breeze to keep you cool.

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13.5 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 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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14.4 km

Pole Cottage Shelter

Highlight • Rest Area

Great place to have your lunch out of the sun/rain/wind/snow..

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16.3 km

Cross Dyke

Archaeological Site

18.8 km

Ragleth Inn

Highlight • Pub

Great place for a mid-hike pit stop

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19.1 km

Little Stretton Church

Highlight • Religious Site

24.4 km

Hope Bowdler Hill Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A stunning trail with views across to Caer Caradoc and the Long Mynd.

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26.6 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 and look inside the cave where they would have sheltered from the strong winds and storms. There are breathtaking panoramas here for you to enjoy, too.

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26.7 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 distinctive shape with jagged volcanic crags erupting from its steep sides. After a challenging climb to the 1,506-foot (459 m) summit, you're rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views over Long Mynd, The Lawley and Church Stretton; a view that stretches for miles over the Shropshire countryside.

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32.3 km

End point

Camping Site

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.61 km

9.46 km

7.06 km

4.81 km

1.30 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

7.61 km

3.93 km

3.28 km

3.25 km

2.86 km

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Thursday 7 May

16°C

7°C

57 %

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Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint – Caer Caradoc loop from Cardington

Long Mynd Ridge Path

Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint

Pole Cottage Shelter

Ragleth Inn

Little Stretton Church

Hope Bowdler Hill Trail

Caer Caradoc Iron Age hillfort

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