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West Midlands Region

Church Stretton

The Bridges Pub – Steep Descent to Bridges loop from Church Stretton

Road cycling routes

West Midlands Region

Church Stretton

The Bridges Pub – Steep Descent to Bridges loop from Church Stretton

Moderate

50

riders

The Bridges Pub – Steep Descent to Bridges loop from Church Stretton

03:09

64.1km

820m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

537 m

The Burway Climb, Shropshire Hills

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Stop and let your brakes cool on the decent - too much speed could spell your doom. There isn't a lot of room for a bike and a car at speed. Just saying...

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8.67 km

The Bridges Pub

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Formerly the Horseshoe Inn, the Bridges is a much-loved hiker-friendly pub in the little village of Bridges. Lying between the Long Mynd and Stiperstones, the pub is an excellent stopping …

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8.98 km

Steep Descent to Bridges

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Good road surface and a straight road, but it is really steep heading down into Bridges. Make sure to use plenty of brakes and take it easy.

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4

9.11 km

Bridges Hill Climb

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This is a stunning section of straight road that culminates in a short yet epically steep climb.

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9.89 km

Start of 20% Climb

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6

12.1 km

Cranberry Rocks, Stiperstones National Nature Reserve

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Car park for exploring South end of the Stiperstones.
Wonderful views to South Shropshire.

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28.4 km

Rustic Wooden Building in Village

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8

58.2 km

Natural Fern Formation on the West Slope of Lawley

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The truth is outhere 🛸👽

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64.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.9 km

6.90 km

3.17 km

844 m

186 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

59.4 km

4.54 km

173 m

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Highest point (480 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

27°C

12°C

72 %

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