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Hope Bowdler

Steep Descent to Bridges – The Bridges Pub loop from Hope Bowdler

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Hope Bowdler

Steep Descent to Bridges – The Bridges Pub loop from Hope Bowdler

Moderate

5.0

(1)

6

riders

Steep Descent to Bridges – The Bridges Pub loop from Hope Bowdler

01:54

33.3km

730m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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After 17.1 km for 62 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

6.38 km

Plush Hill

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2

14.6 km

Pulverbatch Hill Climb

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Very hard, long climb out of Pulverbatch, with a maximum gradient of 20%.

The reward at the top is a stunning view over the hills and a fun descent towards Bridges!

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3

17.1 km

Cothercott Barrow Hill Monument

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Barite was mined here in the 1920s. The remains of the location can still be seen.

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4

21.4 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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5

21.7 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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26.7 km

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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7

30.1 km

Cule's Kings Arms

Highlight • Restaurant

Pub serving great food, including vegetarian and vegan options, nice beer garden, relaxed atmosphere.

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8

30.2 km

St Laurence's Church, Church Stretton

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Parish church of st Laurence

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33.3 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.2 km

936 m

135 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.3 km

2.87 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Wednesday 9 September

17°C

6°C

53 %

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