Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 6, 2025

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.12 km

Carding Mill Valley Café

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National Trust Cafe and toilets.

Opening hours:
Tuesday 10am–4pm
Wednesday 10am–4pm
Thursday 10am–4pm
Friday 10am–4pm
Saturday 10am–4pm
Sunday 10am–4pm
Monday 10am–4pm

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1.26 km

Carding Mill Valley

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Carding Mill Valley is a great fun descent - fast and winding before getting a bit more rocky, with a few drainage channels to negotiate, and a ford at the …

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3.99 km

Shooting Box North-East Descent

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Beautiful views on a quality gravel trail.

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5.18 km

Pole Bank

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Watch out for angry walkers!

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7.73 km

Cross Dyke

Archaeological Site

8.14 km

Epic Descent in the Shropshire Hills

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I like so much :)

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12.6 km

Heather & Batch Coffee Shop

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Coffee shop serving drinks, homemade foods and cakes.

Opening hours:
Tuesday 9am–4pm
Wednesday 9am–4pm
Thursday 9am–4pm
Friday 9am–4pm
Saturday 9am–4pm
Sunday Closed
Monday 9am–4pm
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13.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.40 km

4.44 km

659 m

351 m

204 m

Surfaces

4.49 km

4.02 km

3.88 km

341 m

320 m

Elevation

Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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