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Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint – Long Mynd Ridge loop from Calf Ridge

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Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint – Long Mynd Ridge loop from Calf Ridge

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Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint – Long Mynd Ridge loop from Calf Ridge

04:16

14.5km

390m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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926 m

Trig Point on Shropshire Hills

Highlight • Monument

2.68 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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4.48 km

Lone Tree in Shropshire Hills

Highlight • Natural Monument

5.24 km

Cross Dyke

Archaeological Site

6.45 km

View from Callow Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Callow Hill offers great views over Church Stretton and the Shropshire Hills.

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8.12 km

Ashes Hollow

Highlight • Gorge

Ashes Hollow is the name of this cool little valley in the Shropshire Hills. The stream and path run up the valley from Little Stretton to the road below Pole …

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9.13 km

Ashes Hollow

Highlight • Gorge

12.2 km

View of Stiperstones

Highlight • Viewpoint

A comfortable path that eventually leads you towards Nipstone Rock and Stipperstones

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12.7 km

Long Mynd Ridge

Highlight • Natural Monument

This glorious heather ridge stretches for 7 miles (11 km) and is the most beloved of all the Shropshire Hills. There are several small yet deep valleys cut into the …

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14.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.78 km

5.22 km

785 m

680 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.43 km

3.34 km

3.12 km

995 m

680 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Tuesday 23 June

30°C

17°C

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Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint – Long Mynd Ridge loop from Calf Ridge

Trig Point on Shropshire Hills

Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint

Lone Tree in Shropshire Hills

View from Callow Hill

Ashes Hollow

Ashes Hollow

View of Stiperstones

Long Mynd Ridge

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