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Trail Conditions
- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Inadequate
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
Trail Flow (Ridden Direction)
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The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction.
The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction.
- > 96%
- > 90%
- > 80%
- > 70%
- > 50%
- < 50%
- bi-directional trail
- no data
Trail Last Ridden
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- < 2 days
- < 1 week
- < 2 weeks
- < 1 month
- < 6 months
- > 6 months
Trail Ridden Direction
The intended direction a trail should be ridden.
- Downhill Only
- Downhill Primary
- Both Directions
- Uphill Primary
- Uphill Only
- One Direction
Contribute Details
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- Videos
Trail Popularity ?
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Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades.
Think of this as a heatmap, more rides = more kinetic energy = warmer colors.
- most popular
- popular
- less popular
- not popular
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Activity Recordings
Trailforks users anonymized public ridelogs from the past 6 months.
- mountain biking recent
- mountain biking (>6 month)
- hiking (1 year)
- moto (1 year)
Activity Recordings
Trailforks users anonymized public skilogs from the past 12 months.
- Downhill Ski
- Backcountry Ski
- Nordic Ski
Jump Magnitude Heatmap
Heatmap of where riders jump on trails. Zoom in to see individual jumps, click circles to view jump details.
Trails Deemphasized
Trails are shown in grey.
The 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
- Hike
148 trails
- Trail Running
148 trails
- Horse
85 trails
Region Details
- 19
- 42
- 56
- 21
- 10
Region Status
Open as of Dec 24, 2021Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 148
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 148
- Trails E-Bike
- 148
- Trails Hike
- 148
- Trails Trail Running
- 148
- Trails Horse
- 85
- Total Distance
- 143 miles
- Total Descent
- 31,869 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,373 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,680 ft
- Reports
- 935
- Photos
- 54
- Ridden Counter
- 5,203
Popular Long Mynd Mountain Biking Trails
Long Mynd Mountain Bike Routes
Photos of Long Mynd Mountain Bike
trail: Mini Llangollen
30 |
Nov 15, 2021 @ 1:44am
Nov 15, 2021
trail: Minton Batch
38 |
Sep 1, 2021 @ 12:54pm
Sep 1, 2021
trail: Yearlet Flying Descent
13 |
Jul 28, 2021 @ 4:48am
Jul 28, 2021
trail: Yearlet Flying Descent
13 |
Jul 28, 2021 @ 4:48am
Jul 28, 2021
trail: Yearlet Flying Descent
15 |
Jul 28, 2021 @ 4:48am
Jul 28, 2021
trail: Yearlet Flying Descent
24 |
Jul 28, 2021 @ 4:48am
Jul 28, 2021
trail: Long Mover
38 |
Apr 26, 2021 @ 9:06am
Apr 26, 2021
trail: Long Mover
47 |
Apr 26, 2021 @ 9:06am
Apr 26, 2021Videos of Long Mynd Mountain Bike
trail: Mini Llangollen
3:31 |
417 |
Sep 4, 2019
trail: Minton Batch
4:25 |
226 |
May 18, 2016
trail: Mini Llangollen
0:05 |
277 |
Dec 7, 2014
trail: Minton Batch
7:41 |
155 |
Apr 10, 2014
trail: Cresta Run
4:27 |
225 |
Aug 19, 2013
trail: Minton Batch
5:35 |
253 |
Jun 15, 2011
trail: Batch Valley
1:41 |
112 |
Mar 13, 2011
trail: Batch Valley
2:06 |
64 |
Mar 13, 2011
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf to The Batch descent | Dec 24, 2021 @ 2:09am Dec 24, 2021 | Wet | CaptainPugwash89 |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minton Batch | Dec 11, 2021 @ 1:13am Dec 11, 2021 | Wet | chris0hudson | ||
| Forestry Road | Dec 11, 2021 @ 1:13am Dec 11, 2021 | Ideal | chris0hudson | ||
| Jinlye Direct | Nov 25, 2021 @ 1:48am Nov 25, 2021 | Ideal | scblurlt | ||
| Cross Dyke Climb | Nov 25, 2021 @ 1:48am Nov 25, 2021 | Ideal | scblurlt | ||
| Haddon Hill Bridleway | Nov 25, 2021 @ 1:48am Nov 25, 2021 | Ideal | scblurlt | ||
| Down the Hatch to Batch | Nov 25, 2021 @ 1:48am Nov 25, 2021 | Ideal | scblurlt | ||
| Forestry Cheeky Downhill | Nov 25, 2021 @ 1:48am Nov 25, 2021 | Ideal | scblurlt | ||
| Stumphumps | Nov 25, 2021 @ 1:48am Nov 25, 2021 | Ideal | scblurlt | ||
| Toboggan Run | Nov 25, 2021 @ 1:48am Nov 25, 2021 | Ideal | scblurlt | ||
| Asterton Wet Bridleway | Nov 25, 2021 @ 1:48am Nov 25, 2021 | Variable | scblurlt |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | K29COi | wishlist | trail | Lawley to Comley Bridleway and 4 more | Jan 3, 2022 @ 10:47am Jan 3, 2022 |
 | CaptainPugwash89 | ridden | trail | Golf to The Batch descent | Dec 24, 2021 @ 2:09am Dec 24, 2021 |
| CaptainPugwash89 | add | report | Golf to The Batch descent | Dec 24, 2021 @ 2:09am Dec 24, 2021 |
| CaptainPugwash89 | checkin | trail | Minton Batch and 1 more | Dec 24, 2021 @ 2:01am Dec 24, 2021 |
| Eiger3822 | comment | trail | Lawley Indirect | Dec 21, 2021 @ 8:17am Dec 21, 2021 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | If approaching Hoar edge from Lawley as you go... | Dec 21, 2021 @ 8:17am Dec 21, 2021 | ||
| trail | I've done all of the routes on the mynd and... | Jul 1, 2021 @ 8:35am Jul 1, 2021 | ||
 | trail | Be careful of sheep appearing and crossing... | May 21, 2021 @ 1:06am May 21, 2021 | ||
| trail | Best long single track so far exploring the... | Nov 4, 2020 @ 9:20pm Nov 4, 2020 | ||
 | trail | Yes, fair comment on grade so downgraded to... | Sep 1, 2020 @ 6:12am Sep 1, 2020 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stiperstones | 14 | 12 | 5.6 km | ||
| Eastridge Woods | 13 | 8 | 6.1 km | ||
| Shelve | 3 | 1 | 7.7 km | ||
| Shrewsbury Urban | 2 | 11.5 km | |||
| Hopton Woods | 2 | 10 | 11.9 km |
Local Badges
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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 | 31,870 ft | 76 miles | 1,371 ft | #1,071 | #58 | 51 | 932 | 12 | 2,016 | |
| E-Bike | 148 | 143 miles | 31,870 ft | 76 miles | 1,371 ft | #299 | #37 | 3 | 849 | 9 | 262 | |
| Hike | 148 | 143 miles | 31,870 ft | 76 miles | 1,371 ft | #794 | #17 | 932 | 6 | 128 | ||
| Trail Running | 148 | 143 miles | 31,870 ft | 76 miles | 1,371 ft | #799 | #18 | 932 | 6 | 84 | ||
| Horse | 85 | 104 miles | 18,530 ft | 52 miles | 1,371 ft | #59 | #1 | 408 |
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