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United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Ratlinghope

Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint – Minton Batch Singletrack loop from Nipstone Rock Local Nature Reserve

Routes
United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Ratlinghope

Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint – Minton Batch Singletrack loop from Nipstone Rock Local Nature Reserve

Hard

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Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint – Minton Batch Singletrack loop from Nipstone Rock Local Nature Reserve

02:44

35.2km

950m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 10.8 km for 579 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

2.71 km

Steep Descent to Bridges

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Good road surface and a straight road, but it is really steep heading down into Bridges. Make sure to use plenty of brakes and take it easy.

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2

8.24 km

Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint

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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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11.8 km

Yaspel Bank and Minton Batch Descents

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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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14.6 km

Minton Batch Singletrack

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Minton Batch is alleged to be one of the great descents in England, and it's not hard to see why. Gorgeous, fast flowing singletrack, with an occasional smattering of rocks. …

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21.9 km

Hopes Wood

Forest

6

23.3 km

Church Stretton Town Centre

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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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23.3 km

The Burway Climb, Shropshire Hills

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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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27.6 km

Shooting Box North-East Descent

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Beautiful views on a quality gravel trail.

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9

32.3 km

Bridges Hill Climb

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This is a stunning section of straight road that culminates in a short yet epically steep climb.

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35.2 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.5 km

7.50 km

4.10 km

2.54 km

1.52 km

Surfaces

19.7 km

11.9 km

2.41 km

1.08 km

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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