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Steep Descent to Bridges – Aston on Clun Village Green loop from Bishop's Castle

Steep Descent to Bridges – Aston on Clun Village Green loop from Bishop's Castle

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Steep Descent to Bridges – Aston on Clun Village Green loop from Bishop's Castle

04:05

77.5km

1,110m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very 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: March 20, 2026

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

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13.4 km

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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15.9 km

Climb Behind Cothercott Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Turn off main road passing the farm. Chuck it in a low gear and dance all the way up. Good road surface and lovely views.

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27.5 km

Natural Fern Formation on the West Slope of Lawley

Highlight • Forest

The truth is outhere 🛸👽

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28.0 km

View of Caer Caradoc from the North

Highlight • Summit

41.6 km

Winding Woodland Climb in Shropshire Hills

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Shaded climb through the woods with a good surface. It's tough going, but at least you've (usually) got the road to yourself.

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45.3 km

Batch Plantation

Forest

47.7 km

Willow Coppice

Forest

53.9 km

Ludlow Racecourse

Highlight • Structure

National Hunt racecourse, also offering function rooms and hosting events such as antiques fairs.

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65.7 km

Aston on Clun Village Green

Highlight • Settlement

Pretty south Shropshire village with some lovely period houses to admire as you roll through. And some good bench options if you require a rest.

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77.2 km

Colorful Houses of Bishop's Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

A small market town in Shropshire but only just east of the Welsh border. many of the old pubs and breweries in the centre of the town are painted in …

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77.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

76.2 km

1.25 km

173 m

Surfaces

54.0 km

23.5 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

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Steep Descent to Bridges – Aston on Clun Village Green loop from Bishop's Castle

Steep Descent to Bridges

Climb Behind Cothercott Hill

Natural Fern Formation on the West Slope of Lawley

View of Caer Caradoc from the North

Winding Woodland Climb in Shropshire Hills

Ludlow Racecourse

Aston on Clun Village Green

Colorful Houses of Bishop's Castle

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