[Closed] Long Mynd from Brum ?

Yeah, M5 > M54 > A5 > A49.
Big article in this month's mag.

err shouldn't that be M6>M54 etc.. though as I live stourbridge way, yes I just go cross country from M5 J3 past bridgnorth, but it's not exactly the fastest route so maybe the suggest above is better.

is it neccesary to buy the st mag or can i just get a route from the centre ?

OS map is pretty good. Maybe call at Blazin Bikes at Marshbrook, for a chat and ideas.
http://www.mtb-shropshire.co.uk/
More than 3 ascents in a day on the Mynd is hard work i my book. Check the article in current singletrack. I love the descents from Jinlye.
Maybe park up with the hordes at Cardingmill Valley if you've not been before , National Trust carpark (and rates !)
If I were going from Rubery, I'd stay off the motorway and go to Kiddermister, or Bridgnorth, then aim at Ludlow / Craven Arms and head Norh up the A49.

trailmonkey

I can email you a map/routes for the Mynd, if thats any good to you?

Yeah sorry meant M5 > M6 > M54

I'd go the scenic route via Kiddy and Bridgnorth or even A4117 over Clee Hill. Probably a little slower but I guess you know what the M5/M6 interchange can be like...

[url= http://www.plushhillcycles.co.uk/ ]Plush Hill Cycles [/url]have the trail map in hard copy and [url= ]here[/url], and the ST mag article helps paint a good picture of the terrain.

Spoilt for choice of start points but if Stretton centre or Carding Mill you'll not be far from cake. The road to Minton is pretty quiet IIRC.

TM. When you planning on going?

I might be able to show you a route.

I'd go the scenic route via Kiddy and Bridgnorth

Yep Bridgenorth > Much Wenlock > Church Stretton

park up at Cardingmill, little stretton or all stretton..

Chimp, i have the OS map if you want to borrow it and a few routes scribbled on it.

I read the ST article and their route looks fantastic.

I can't believe I've never been there and it's only 40 mins from my door (usually rotate the Peaks, North Wales and the Lakes)!

I've bought the OS, I've marked up the ST route and was planning to follow that on the 18th (taken the day off).

Do you all reckon that ST have got the best route then or would you suggest any additions or diversions ? I noticed they followed the ridge past the riding club rather than dropping to Asterton.
The article also said it holds up to the weather well, agree/disagree ?(not that that would stop me anyway)

I have only ridden up there 10 or 12 times, so, there will be much superior knowledge on here. I have only had one miserable time and that was in a full on gale and it began to rain really heavily-sideways ! So, that was my own look out. I've ridden it with lying snow on top and after heavy rain, when, apart from just off the ridgeline, at the top of Minton Batch and near Jinlye, the trails seemed to drain quite well.
That ST route is well thought out and worth a go espscially to give you a good taste, as it pointed out, great descents at the expense of "fun" climbs, but once you have ridden it you will see there are lots of options. Including some on the opposite side of the A49 and also a little further south.
I only live 40 odd miles away and intend to explore more this winter.
I'm certain you'll enjoy it.

thanks for all the replies.

mounty73 rotes appreciated, please email to ivyhouse7ATyahooDOTcoDOTuk

sss, very kind. going to be up there on saturday if at all, will now for definate tomorrow but looking very likely.

dave, thanks for map offer but i won't have chance to get up to exeter to pick them up. going to be in a rush on friday night so won't be able to drop in even.

Don't think I've got any plans for Saturday so could be up for that.

Let us know if you're definatly going.

excellent, i may well know by this evening but i'll def know by tom so keep an eye on this thread and i'll post on here tonight or tom 8)

trailMonkey, also looking to be free this sat. Can do a dartmoor reunion!!!

excellent, sounding like a plan.

keep an eye on the thread.

You bringing the gimp mask Mick?

if you bring the lube Stu!

I like it better dry. 😯

Can I tag along with my dirty dan's?

and me? Squeal little pig squeal!

Can add sand to the lube for a bit of friction..

Sorry wasn't quite sure what Dirty Dans where so i looked it up ...and well it said

The act of a male ejaculating into someone ear

and your not doing that in my ear i'm sure Mick won't mind thou!

hang on, i thought i was the one from the backwaters

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<s****s> and I was talking about my tyres, everyday is a school day

woody - just make sure you don't wear the dungarees 😉

ok i'll definately be there.

got a window from 10.30 till about 3.30 - 4.00.

don't know where is best to start/finish so i'm happy to leave it to you locals to come up with a plan and i'll just tag along 8)

We could meet outside the public toilets in the center of church stretton . 😯

There's a carpark there too. 🙂

I would say inside, ( just in case it's raining 😉 ) 3rd cubicle along.

There's only two traps Mick.

Though they're both quite big. 😆

So what time suits everyone then?

Can be there 09:30 on with cubicle 3 Mick so whatever suits

well i've got to get over from brum so 10.30's good for me.

if that's too late i suppose we could aim for 10.00 😯

110:30 sounds like a plan and I'm coming from further away...

righty ho. where to meet ?

10.30 on the carpark in town by the bogs then.

Sorted.

Mrs ssstu will be with me and wokboy will be there too if he's not working.

http://www.streetmap.co.uk/oldmap.srf?x=345355&y=293620&z=120&sv=345355,293620&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=oldmap.srf&searchp=oldsearch.srf&lm=0

Oh and bring some cash for a swift beer stop at the end of the ride. 8)

black country beer = WIN

look forward to seeing everyone there.

Awwww go on then. I'll come seeing as you ****ers will be on my turf 🙂

black country beer = WIN

look forward to seeing everyone there.

I think the CS locals would have something to say about it being in the Black Country !

****Looks forward to Mick showing me his long mynge*****

I think the CS locals would have something to say about it being in the Black Country !

we'll have to gat a beer on the way back then 😀

Looks like the core of the clent duffers will be in attendance.

trailmonkey - Member

black country beer = WIN

You'll have to make do with a Shropshire Lad.
Mick might have some pig skin with him to make up for it though.

You'll have to make do with a Shropshire Lad.

"Make do"?!? 😯

There's no shortage of small breweries in the county - Shropshire Lad brewer [url= http://www.woodbrewery.co.uk/ ]Wood Brewery[/url] is just down the road and there is Corvedale as well as those further afield like Salopian, Ironbridge, Ludlow or Six Bells. Definitely no need to import that other stuff.

Lovely cake at Carding Mill, don't forget.

You'll have to make do with a Shropshire Lad.

Winks at SSSTU....That will be me then. Come here often and that ? 😆

God, Shropshire Lad. Used to drink that with chasers on a good night out. Think i'd fall over after a few now!

not being a kill joy or anything, but posting a link and describing where your cars are going to be and indicating you're going to be away from them for a few hours probably isn't wise on a forum that anyone can view

that said, will anyone be leaving a fat rim and tyre in their car coz i'm in the market for one 😉

I think there'll be a few other cars there too RD.
Maybe they shouldn't leave them there either as they could be broken into while they're shopping in the supermarket opposite. 😆

They can break into mine and take it wherever they want. I can ride home from the Mynd and my car is in need of replacement ennit. 😆

To be fair Rocket, that car park will be fairly busy and next to a small co-op. And this is rural Shropshire where cattle rustling is the main crime. Having said that, a load of Audi A4 Avants from Brum may stick out in amongst the Subaru's

singlespeedstu - Member
I think there'll be a few other cars there too RD.
Maybe they shouldn't leave them there either as they could be broken into while they're shopping in the supermarket opposite 😆

it's always a laugh until it happens, hope it doesn't though

is this just a ruse and rocketdog will be there asking to "look after your car mister" for a quid ?

it used to be 50p outside the Blues ground (ok that was the late 70/early 80's)

Having said that, a load of Audi A4 Avants from Brum may stick out

I'll be fine then. 😆

Having said that, a load of Audi A4 Avants from Brum may stick out

At least the cars will stick out more than Micarms' manhood. We all knows he is hung like a prawn. 😆

Is true....... 🙁

Mic "Is it in yet" Arms ! 😆

Will be leaving the Audi at home for this then, just wondering if the Rangie will blend in better or even besterer my mobile shellfish van as I'm transporting Mic the prawn 😉

I'll be in the Bentley Continental.

It's not my bestest car but it's the only one with a bike rack on.

Assume we are still on for 10:30 start?

my crow bar is ready

so is the cctv on the car park mr killjoy

that's what me hoody is for innit

I'm not going due to ex demonic satanic partner syndrome 🙁

Shinsplints, grow a pair...the key word is ex.....

Thanks to all for a good day out, unfortunately got back to the car to find someone had broke in and pinched me undercrackers, caught them wearing them on their head during the vinegar strokes in the toilet 😆

Anyway, great ride, definitely go back there again when minton batch is dry, was a tad sketchy in places due to the wet (and yes, I did fall off 🙁 ), thanks to ssstu for guiding, good to see the chimp again, defo get down to dartmoor again and it seems shinsplints feared the gnarr that oozed from our every pore...

Good job I had your undercrackers pulled right down covering my face or you might have recognised me. 😆

Nice little ride round with some good company and nice to meet you TM.

Shame I forgot to turn the GoPro on and catch Mick having a few moments. 😳

I'm just gutted I didn't spot that thread earlier. I was riding on the long Mynd as well today! Would have been a good Clent Dogg..Duffer reunion.
Next time...
Off to North Wales.

Gilles, we even tried to get pigskin in the pub afterwards.. would have been to catch up.

just got to back after a bit of a sesh last night. feeling fragile.

thanks to sss and mrs sss for showing us around. what a great place to ride a pushbike.

good to see some old faces and meet some new ones.

dartmoor awaits whenever anyone is in the area 8)

*****cries*******

My house is only 30 mins from the Mynd. Next time let's do a Mynd/Beers at mine type arrangement.

(footnote....only if Mick stays over) 😆

dartmoor awaits whenever anyone is in the area

We'll take you up on that one. 🙂

Shinsplints, only if you promise to push back.
Good to see you again Chimp, will work on a brownie points plan to allow a weekend away down at Dartmoor..

good stuff.

look forward to seeing everyone again 😀