Mountains & hills · West Midlands
Pole Bank
Pole Bank — mountain in wales mid. Elevation: 517 m.
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
Pole Bank is a mountain located in wales mid. Elevation: 517 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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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
Pole Bank is a mountain located in Mid Wales, within the parish of Wentnor, postcode SY9. It is part of the Long Mynd Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and lies within the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The area is known for its geological significance and diverse habitats, attracting visitors interested in natural history and outdoor activities. The landscape features a mix of heathland and grassland, providing opportunities for walking and wildlife observation.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5446, -2.8638
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Wentnor
- Postcode
- SY9 5EL
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Church Stretton — 4.1 km
Sources
- osm: n538343310 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pole Bank?
- Pole Bank is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY9 5EL), in the parish of Wentnor.
- What is Pole Bank?
- Pole Bank — mountain in wales mid. Elevation: 517 m.
- How do I get to Pole Bank?
- The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY9 5EL.
- Is Pole Bank a protected site?
- Yes — 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 Pole Bank?
- The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY9 5EL.