Mountains & hills · West Midlands
Long Mynd - Pole Bank
Long Mynd - Pole Bank — a hill or mountain in wales mid.
Adrian Taylor — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Church Stretton · 4.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Long Mynd - Pole Bank is a named hill or mountain in wales mid, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Long Mynd SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Long Mynd - Pole Bank is a prominent mountain located in Mid Wales, within the parish of Wentnor. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is part of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The area is known for its diverse landscapes and wildlife, attracting outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. Visitors can expect a mix of rugged terrain and scenic views, ideal for walking and exploring the natural environment.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5447, -2.8638
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Wentnor
- Postcode
- SY9 5EL
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Church Stretton — 4.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2643658 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Long Mynd - Pole Bank?
- Long Mynd - Pole Bank is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY9 5EL), in the parish of Wentnor.
- What is Long Mynd - Pole Bank?
- Long Mynd - Pole Bank — a hill or mountain in wales mid.
- How do I get to Long Mynd - Pole Bank?
- The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY9 5EL.
- Is Long Mynd - Pole Bank a protected site?
- Yes — Long Mynd - Pole Bank is part of the Long Mynd SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Long Mynd - Pole Bank?
- The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY9 5EL.