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The Iron Bridge

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Location: The Gorge, Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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1. The Iron Bridge – Coalport Bridge loop from Dawley

20.9km

01:28

250m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Stone Tower – The Iron Bridge loop from Jackfield

19.4km

01:22

210m

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3. The Iron Bridge – Coalport Bridge loop from Benthall

28.4km

02:14

320m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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David Howells

October 22, 2023

Labelled, rightly or wrongly, as the "Birthplace of the Industrial Revolution" Ironbridge and its ‘Iron bridge’ is a stunning little county town with a cute high Street, lovely shops, pubs and cafes, a sprinkling of good museums and of course the bridge itself. The latter being the first fabricated from cast iron. It’s a grand beautiful architectural statement from bygone days and well worth a visit!

kris

January 6, 2024

Briliant piece of artwork dated back to 18th century

JakobusPilger

June 14, 2024

"In order to be able to transport his goods, the ironworks owner Abraham Darby III was looking for an architect who could build him a stable bridge made of "stone, brick or wood" across the five-kilometer-wide valley of the Severn in central England. Thomas Pritchard accepted the challenge, but he built a bridge made of cast iron, the completion of which in 1781 marked the beginning of the new "Iron Age". It was the largest free-floating bridge construction of the time. Built at the highest point of the valley, the Iron Bridge became a symbol of the industrial power of the Darbys and a monument to the Industrial Revolution." With these words, the website for the television series "Treasures of the World - Heritage of Humanity" presents its film contribution (in German) about the UNESCO-recognized World Heritage Site "Iron Bridge": ardmediathek.de/video/schaetze-der-welt/ironbridge-grossbrittanien-folge-156/3sat/Y3JpZDovL3N3ci5kZS83MTUyMDA4

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Location: The Gorge, Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

The Iron Bridge

1. The Iron Bridge – Coalport Bridge loop from Dawley

2. Stone Tower – The Iron Bridge loop from Jackfield

3. The Iron Bridge – Coalport Bridge loop from Benthall

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