Severn Valley & Ironbridge loop from Bridgnorth

Bike touring routes & trails

Severn Valley & Ironbridge loop from Bridgnorth

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Severn Valley & Ironbridge loop from Bridgnorth

02:29

34.0km

410m

Cycling

Embark on the Severn Valley & Ironbridge loop from Bridgnorth, a moderate touring cycling route that spans 21.1 miles (34.0 km) with an elevation gain of 1337 feet (407 metres). You can expect to complete this journey in about 2 hours and 28 minutes. The trail offers picturesque views as…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 21.1 km for 64 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

8.14 km

Mercian Way (Route 45): Bridgnorth to Ironbridge

Highlight (Segment) • River

Quiet, off-road cycling trail that follows the River Severn.

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11.8 km

Coalport Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Spanning the Severn between Coalport and Preens Eddy, today's Coalport Bridge is an impressive, decorative cast iron structure. But back in the 1700s it was a double-arched wooden bridge, known …

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19.2 km

Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron & Enginuity

Highlight • Rest Area

Useful starting point for exploring Iron Bridge Gorge. If car park full, Dale End car park is also a good starting point. Cafe and Picnic benches.

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34.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.6 km

7.03 km

4.29 km

2.90 km

181 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.1 km

8.78 km

7.30 km

2.94 km

885 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Thursday 10 September

20°C

9°C

36 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

August 29, 2024,Severn Valley & Ironbridge loop from Bridgnorth

Started at Coalbrookdale going anti clockwise. Mistake! Road to Bridgnorth is busy 10 mile main route, hilly, a bit boring and just hard work. Best done as a there and back to Bridgnorth on the old railway, then explore the maze of cycle routes round Ironbridge, which are fabulous!