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SaveThe Long Mynd is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is a series of hills with steep gullies locally known as Batches. In fact Minton Batch is regularly featured in MBR and What Mountain Bike magazine as one of the best single track descents in the UK. THe trails have been featured in Single Track, MBR and MBUK. Also featured in video edits on Dirt and Wideopens websites.
Pole Bank, the highest point of Long Mynd is 516 metres above sea level and on a good day Snowdon, Cadair Idris and the Brecon Beacons can easily be seen as can the Malvern hills to the south. There are many excellent trails to explore and there are trails to suit everyone and every ability.
Pole Bank, the highest point of Long Mynd is 516 metres above sea level and on a good day Snowdon, Cadair Idris and the Brecon Beacons can easily be seen as can the Malvern hills to the south. There are many excellent trails to explore and there are trails to suit everyone and every ability.
source: MTB Shropshire
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
eBikes Allowed:
Yes
Shuttleable: YES
Land Status: Regional Recreation Area
google parking directionsThis region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
148 trails
- E-Bike
148 trails
- Horse
85 trails
- Hike
149 trails
- Trail Running
149 trails
Region Details
- 19
- 42
- 56
- 21
- 10
Region Status
Open as of Dec 23, 2025Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 148
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 148
- Trails E-Bike
- 148
- Trails Horse
- 85
- Trails Hike
- 149
- Trails Trail Running
- 149
- Total Distance
- 143 miles
- Total Descent
- 31,857 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,373 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,680 ft
- Reports
- 991
- Photos
- 57
- Ridden Counter
- 10,790
Popular Long Mynd Mountain Biking Trails
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 22 ft • 457 •
Fast, technical singletrack, often wet in the track.
• 95 ★ 3.0 • 4,242 ft • 58 ft • 266 •
A left hand variant (going downhill) to ( which goes across the winch line and landing and takeoff area of the Gliding Club. While is a Public Right Of Way, you may be asked to wait for a few minutes for the club to complete the...
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 1,877 ft • 0 ft • 241 •
Good in both directions. Steep and tight at the bottom then a final and difficult steep rocky section at the top when climbing. In descent the rocky section is committing and you need to hit the singletrack exit. Can be walked in either...
• 40 ★ 3.0 • 1 mile • 3 ft • 219 •
Rocky bridleway with some wheel breaking drainage ditches
• 65 ★ 4.5 • 4,814 ft • 36 ft • 215 •
Non technical green lane, largely gravel surface, can be used both ways.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 1,640 ft • 0 ft • 189 •
Better than down the road, but steep back onto road!
• 80 ★ 2.0 • 1,971 ft • 34 ft • 179 •
Doubletrack link up section. Bridleway.
• 85 ★ 3.0 • 1,637 ft • 11 ft • 178 •
Popular green difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
Long Mynd Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 30 miles • 2,701 ft • 15 • Loop •
30 miles of mixed terrain and trail types. About 42 miles or so if started and finished in Shrewsbury....
★ 4.0 • 10 miles • 1,302 ft • 5 • Loop •
With the restrictions getting a little stricter, and the news constantly being full of pandemic, the...
14 miles • 1,668 ft • 3 • Loop •
With the restrictions getting a little stricter, and the news constantly being full of pandemic, the...
20 miles • 2,814 ft • 8 • Loop •
The Long Mynd is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is a series of hills with steep gullies locally...
★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 541 ft • 0 •
A superb way of leaving or accessing the Long Mynd area without using many roads. This trail contains a...
28 miles • 3,477 ft • 2 • Loop •
With the restrictions getting a little stricter, and the news constantly being full of pandemic, the...
Photos of Long Mynd Mountain Bike
Videos of Long Mynd Mountain Bike
trail: Mini Llangollen
3:31 |
478 |
Sep 4, 2019
trail: Minton Batch
4:25 |
264 |
May 18, 2016
trail: Mini Llangollen
0:05 |
377 |
Dec 7, 2014
trail: Minton Batch
7:41 |
177 |
Apr 10, 2014
trail: Cresta Run
4:27 |
256 |
Aug 19, 2013
trail: Minton Batch
5:35 |
260 |
Jun 15, 2011
trail: Batch Valley
0:41 |
112 |
Mar 13, 2011
trail: Batch Valley
2:06 |
64 |
Mar 13, 2011
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caradoc South | Dec 23, 2025 @ 9:52am (Europe/London) Dec 23, 2025 | Variable | Eiger3822 | ||
| Caradoc Climb | Dec 23, 2025 @ 9:52am (Europe/London) Dec 23, 2025 | Variable | Eiger3822 | ||
| Hazler to Willstone Bridleway | Dec 23, 2025 @ 9:52am (Europe/London) Dec 23, 2025 | Prevalent Mud | Eiger3822 | ||
| Batch Valley | Nov 10, 2025 @ 9:47am (Europe/London) Nov 10, 2025 | Variable | Eiger3822 | ||
| Mini Llangollen | Nov 10, 2025 @ 9:47am (Europe/London) Nov 10, 2025 | Variable | Eiger3822 | ||
| Cross Dyke Climb | Nov 10, 2025 @ 9:47am (Europe/London) Nov 10, 2025 | Variable | Eiger3822 | ||
| Castle Hill Access Road | Nov 10, 2025 @ 9:47am (Europe/London) Nov 10, 2025 | Variable | Eiger3822 | ||
| Yearlet Flying Descent | Sep 8, 2025 @ 9:48am Sep 8, 2025 | Variable | Eiger3822 | ||
| Short Cut Trail | Sep 8, 2025 @ 9:48am Sep 8, 2025 | Ideal | Eiger3822 | ||
| Haddon Hill Bridleway | Sep 8, 2025 @ 9:48am Sep 8, 2025 | Ideal | Eiger3822 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| yman98 | wishlist | trail | activity #96983621 | Jun 14, 2026 @ 10:25am Jun 14, 2026 |
| saSe | wishlist | route | activity #96912789 | Jun 13, 2026 @ 1:43pm Jun 13, 2026 |
| adam0945 | wishlist | region | activity #96814207 | Jun 12, 2026 @ 10:39am Jun 12, 2026 |
| IlliaUMT21R | wishlist | trail | activity #96662981 | Jun 10, 2026 @ 4:11am Jun 10, 2026 |
| Nickfarnell | vote | trail | activity #96543726 | Jun 8, 2026 @ 9:09am Jun 8, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | It was a crap route anyway | Jan 29, 2025 @ 10:19am Jan 29, 2025 | ||
| report | All clear now | Nov 20, 2024 @ 8:15am Nov 20, 2024 | ||
| trail | Tree across trail by second gate. | May 15, 2024 @ 5:42am May 15, 2024 | ||
| trail | Rides like a blue (steep in bits) to the last... | May 30, 2023 @ 5:07am May 30, 2023 | ||
| trail | Good alternative start to Minton batch. | Jan 6, 2023 @ 4:36am Jan 6, 2023 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stiperstones | 14 | 12 | 5.6 km | ||
| Eastridge Woods | 13 | 9 | 6.1 km | ||
| Shelve | 3 | 1 | 7.7 km | ||
| Shrewsbury Urban | 2 | 11.5 km | |||
| Hopton Woods | 2 | 10 | 11.9 km |
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Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Stretton BMX Track | skill park | Shrewsbury |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 148 | 143 miles | 31,857 ft | 76 miles | 1,371 ft | #957 | #36 | 54 | 989 | 13 | 4,394 | |
| E-Bike | 148 | 143 miles | 31,857 ft | 76 miles | 1,371 ft | #424 | #33 | 3 | 917 | 9 | 880 | |
| Horse | 85 | 104 miles | 18,530 ft | 52 miles | 1,371 ft | #69 | #6 | 367 | ||||
| Hike | 149 | 143 miles | 31,857 ft | 76 miles | 1,371 ft | #702 | #17 | 989 | 6 | 713 | ||
| Trail Running | 149 | 143 miles | 31,857 ft | 76 miles | 1,371 ft | #339 | #15 | 989 | 6 | 957 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Long Mynd
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Long Mynd?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Long Mynd are:
- Callow to Small Batch (4.3/5)
- Cow Ridge (4.2/5)
- Grassy Descent To Inwood (4.2/5)
- Woppys Flying Ridge Descent (4.2/5)
- Stanbatch (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Long Mynd?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Long Mynd are:
- July (59 activities)
- June (48 activities)
- August (42 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Long Mynd?
There are 12 parking locations listed in Long Mynd. The most popular parking spots are:
- Snailbeach Car Park
- Shooting Box Car Park - Free
- Main Car Park
- Pole Cottage Car Park
- Robin Hoods Butts Car Park - Free
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What is the longest trail in Long Mynd?
The longest trail in Long Mynd is Hoar Edge to Ruckley Bridleway at 5.8 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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