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Coalport Bridge

Coalport Bridge

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Coalport Bridge

Name: Coalport Bridge
Rating: 2

Recommended by 9 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Ironbridge Gorge WHS

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

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1. Iron Bridge War Memorial – Coalport Bridge loop from Sutton Hill

12.2km

03:21

210m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Coalport Bridge – Iron Bridge War Memorial loop from Ironbridge

9.00km

02:22

80m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Iron Bridge War Memorial – Coalport Bridge loop from Stirchley

17.1km

04:33

180m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Mark Saunders

October 25, 2023

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 of the region and, in contrast to the more famous Iron Bridge located two miles upstream, it still carries vehicular traffic. Traffic crosses the bridge one way at a time and is subject to a height limit of 6 ft 6 in.

Coalport Bridge is arguably more impressive to view than the Iron Bridge because of its lean and streamlined design. The bridge is best-viewed from either upstream of downstream as crossing the bridge will not display all of its merits.

Manny & Daisy

February 19, 2024

Great little bridge, single file for cars with small footpaths either side.

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Elevation 50 m

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

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Coalport Bridge

1. Iron Bridge War Memorial – Coalport Bridge loop from Sutton Hill

2. Coalport Bridge – Iron Bridge War Memorial loop from Ironbridge

3. Iron Bridge War Memorial – Coalport Bridge loop from Stirchley

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