View of the Iron Bridge – Coalport Bridge loop from Ironbridge

View of the Iron Bridge – Coalport Bridge loop from Ironbridge

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View of the Iron Bridge – Coalport Bridge loop from Ironbridge

03:31

58.6km

600m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Ironbridge Gorge WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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689 m

View of the Iron Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Great views of the best landmark in the area - the world's first Iron Bridge. Whether you just ride past and appreciate the view, or stop and think about the start of the industrial revolution, it's a pretty monumental landmark.

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4.33 km

Coalport Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Completed in 1818, Coalport Bridge is a historic single-arch cast iron bridge that spans the River Severn in the Ironbridge Gorge in Shropshire. The bridge embodies the rich industrial heritage …

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4.37 km

The Woodbridge Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Nice stop by the river for a pint and a bite to eat.

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4.39 km

Severn Valley Way Knight Monument

Highlight • Viewpoint

Severn Valley Way

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22.2 km

Chelmarsh Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Owned by South Staffs Water, the Chelmarsh Reservoir was built during the 60s and stores water from the Severn. It supplies towns across the local area but also acts as …

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24.8 km

National Cycle Route 45

Highlight • Trail

43.0 km

Bridgnorth Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Bridgnorth is beautifully perched atop a sandstone cliff with spectacular views of the Severn Valley. Being divided by the river gives off the impression of it being two towns really, …

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57.8 km

The Iron Bridge (Ironbridge Gorge)

Highlight • Monument

The Iron Bridge, crossing the River Severn in the village of the same name, represents so much more than just a bridge. When it opened in 1781, it was the …

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