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Bridges & Long Mynd loop via Pole Bank — Shropshire Hills

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Bridges & Long Mynd loop via Pole Bank — Shropshire Hills

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Bridges & Long Mynd loop via Pole Bank — Shropshire Hills

04:03

14.5km

290m

Hiking

Embark on the Bridges & Long Mynd loop via Pole Bank, a moderate hike covering 9.0 miles (14.5 km) with an elevation gain of 938 feet (286 metres), typically taking around 4 hours and 3 minutes to complete. This route offers a challenging yet rewarding experience through varied terrain, from…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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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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4.95 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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5.78 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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10.6 km

Golden Valley, Shropshire Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

Now this is quite the spectacle, especially if visiting at the correct time of year. Enjoy scenes of undulating Shropshire hills folding over one another, with a seasonal display of blooming wildflowers carpeting the floor.

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12.7 km

View of Ratlinghope from Shropshire Hills

Highlight • Natural

Spectacular scenery on the way down towards Ratlinghope!

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14.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.56 km

2.21 km

1.78 km

945 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.16 km

3.68 km

2.49 km

582 m

377 m

214 m

Elevation

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Bridges & Long Mynd loop via Pole Bank — Shropshire Hills

The Bridges Pub

Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint

Long Mynd Ridge

Golden Valley, Shropshire Hills

View of Ratlinghope from Shropshire Hills

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