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West Midlands Region
Mainstone

The Bridges Pub – Steep Descent to Bridges loop from Mainstone

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Mainstone

The Bridges Pub – Steep Descent to Bridges loop from Mainstone

Moderate

4.3

(3)

11

riders

The Bridges Pub – Steep Descent to Bridges loop from Mainstone

02:33

50.6km

650m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. 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: February 14, 2026

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

7.01 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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2

20.7 km

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

21.0 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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4

21.4 km

Start of 20% Climb

Highlight • Trail

5

23.6 km

Car park for exploring South end of the Stiperstones.
Wonderful views to South Shropshire.

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6

43.3 km

Bishops Castle

Highlight • Castle

B

50.6 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.7 km

14.2 km

627 m

135 m

Surfaces

36.5 km

14.0 km

102 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Tuesday 12 May

11°C

4°C

71 %

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