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      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.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      eBikes Allowed: Yes
      Shuttleable: YES
      Land Status: Regional Recreation Area
      Pole Cottage Car Park google parking directions
      This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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      Region Details
      • 19
      • 42
      • 56
      • 21
      • 10

      Region Status
      Open as of Feb 26, 2023

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      148
      Trails Mountain Bike
      148
      Trails E-Bike
      148
      Trails Horse
      85
      Trails Hike
      148
      Trails Trail Running
      148
      Total Distance
      143 miles
      Total Descent
      31,869 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,373 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,680 ft
      Reports
      1,020
      Photos
      55
      Ridden Counter
      6,951

      Photos of Long Mynd Mountain Bike

      28 |
      Oct 6, 2022 @ 4:31am
      Oct 6, 2022
      151 |
      Nov 15, 2021 @ 1:44am
      Nov 15, 2021
      trail: Minton Batch
      100 |
      Sep 1, 2021 @ 12:54pm
      Sep 1, 2021
      60 |
      Jul 28, 2021 @ 4:48am
      Jul 28, 2021
      61 |
      Jul 28, 2021 @ 4:48am
      Jul 28, 2021
      60 |
      Jul 28, 2021 @ 4:48am
      Jul 28, 2021
      67 |
      Jul 28, 2021 @ 4:48am
      Jul 28, 2021
      trail: Long Mover
      73 |
      Apr 26, 2021 @ 9:06am
      Apr 26, 2021

      Videos of Long Mynd Mountain Bike

      Evil Offering - Why you dont need a DH bike?
      3:31 | 448 | Sep 4, 2019
      CJW | Getting back into MTB
      4:25 | 237 | May 18, 2016
      Teaser Llangollen Edit Hamza & Sumayyah
      0:05 | 351 | Dec 7, 2014
      Minton Batch Low Res
      7:41 | 163 | Apr 10, 2014
      Innerleithen - Cresta Run
      trail: Cresta Run
      4:27 | 239 | Aug 19, 2013
      Minton Batch
      5:35 | 254 | Jun 15, 2011
      GoPro 8
      1:41 | 112 | Mar 13, 2011
      GoPro 5
      2:06 | 64 | Mar 13, 2011

      Recent Trail Reports

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      usernameactiontypetitledate
      user #3179966MikeChrsitiewishlistrouteLong Mynd Circular - MBR
      Mar 26, 2023 @ 12:12am
      Mar 26, 2023
      user #3179966MikeChrsitiewishlistrouteLong Mynd Circular - MBR
      Mar 23, 2023 @ 1:05am
      Mar 23, 2023
      user #3415618JimmyuWFvCsvotetrailMyndtown Connector
      Mar 4, 2023 @ 12:45pm
      Mar 4, 2023
      user #1100444RonzaboffinriddentrailLong Mover
      Mar 4, 2023 @ 9:59am
      Mar 4, 2023
      user #1670408Eiger3822riddentrailYearlet Flying Descent
      Mar 4, 2023 @ 12:36am
      Mar 4, 2023

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      user #1670408Eiger3822trailDry Minton BatchGood alternative start to Minton batch.
      Jan 6, 2023 @ 4:36am
      Jan 6, 2023
      user #1559920Richha21trailLeft of the TreeImpassable at the moment. Overgrown and quite...
      Sep 27, 2022 @ 3:36am
      Sep 27, 2022
      user #1670408Eiger3822trailRookery ClimbAs a descent it's not steep at all. It is...
      Mar 28, 2022 @ 4:44am
      Mar 28, 2022
      user #1670408Eiger3822trailLawley IndirectIf approaching Hoar edge from Lawley as you go...
      Dec 21, 2021 @ 8:17am
      Dec 21, 2021
      user #1670408Eiger3822trailLong MoverI've done all of the routes on the mynd and...
      Jul 1, 2021 @ 8:35am
      Jul 1, 2021

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Stiperstones 14 125.6 km
      Eastridge Woods 13 86.1 km
      Shelve 3 17.7 km
      Shrewsbury Urban 211.5 km
      Hopton Woods 2 1011.9 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike148143 miles31,870 ft76 miles1,371 ft
      #1,112#60521,017122,663
      E-Bike148143 miles31,870 ft76 miles1,371 ft
      #353#3639349475
      Horse85104 miles18,530 ft52 miles1,371 ft
      #66#1416
      Hike148143 miles31,870 ft76 miles1,371 ft
      #818#171,0176242
      Trail Running148143 miles31,870 ft76 miles1,371 ft
      #823#181,0176242
      • By Cyclingclaire HHTA & contributors
      • Admins: Cyclingclaire, Cyclingclaire, ETP, Cyclingclaire
      • #13297 - 19,792 views

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