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West Midlands Region

The Bridges Pub – Steep Descent to Bridges loop from Ratlinghope

Bike touring routes & trails

West Midlands Region

The Bridges Pub – Steep Descent to Bridges loop from Ratlinghope

Hard

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The Bridges Pub – Steep Descent to Bridges loop from Ratlinghope

01:59

20.6km

540m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.80 km for 111 m

After 10.6 km for 110 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Hostel

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1

12 m

Bridges Youth Hostel

Highlight • Rest Area

Wonderful classic Youth Hostal, one of the early ones from way back in the 1930. It has unique features, whilst the bedrooms have been updated the rest of the building …

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2

151 m

The Bridges Pub

Highlight • Settlement

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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3

454 m

Steep Descent to Bridges

Highlight • Trail

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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4

6.09 km

View of Shropshire Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

7.44 km

Stiperstones Village

Highlight • Settlement

For me Stiperstone village was half way round on my circuit so the village was a nice place to get a pint before the last leg.

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6

9.98 km

Snailbeach District Railway and Locomotive Shed

Highlight • Historical Site

Snailbeach mine is a disused narrow gauge railway line that used to serve the local lead mine. It ran for 82 years, with traffic on the railway continuing until 1959. …

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10.5 km

Snailbeach Coppice

Forest

8

18.6 km

View of Shropshire Hills

Highlight • Natural Monument

great views from the top though

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9

19.7 km

Bridges Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This is a stunning section of straight road that culminates in a short yet epically steep climb.

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B

20.6 km

End point

Hostel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.74 km

6.83 km

4.97 km

Surfaces

10.9 km

7.00 km

2.10 km

468 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Weather

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Friday 28 August

17°C

13°C

98 %

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