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Castle Pulverbatch – Gateway to the Stiperstones loop from Church Pulverbatch

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Castle Pulverbatch – Gateway to the Stiperstones loop from Church Pulverbatch

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Castle Pulverbatch – Gateway to the Stiperstones loop from Church Pulverbatch

01:39

20.1km

390m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

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326 m

Castle Pulverbatch

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Castle Pulverbatch is a historic ruin made up of stone walls and towers which once formed an impressive castle. It has been described as one of the finest examples of …

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1.07 km

Puntley Road Track

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A good long climb with a farm type track, lots of potholes and muddy after rain. Grippy tyres a must.

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1.43 km

Muddy Bridleway in Shropshire Hills

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Perfect for gravel biking or MTB

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6.18 km

Gateway to the Stiperstones

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Great gravel section putting you at the foot of the Stiperstones. Best in drier months or prepare to get muddy!

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13.2 km

Humphrey Kynaston Way Ascent to the Portway

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VERY steep bridleway access onto the Portway from Picklescott. Doable on a gravel bike, more suited to MTB. Good gravel surface turning to grass. Poorly signed, when you get to …

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18.4 km

Shropshire Hills National Landscape

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20.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

5.47 km

1.93 km

204 m

125 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

7.27 km

1.48 km

241 m

213 m

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Tuesday 2 June

18°C

11°C

85 %

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Castle Pulverbatch – Gateway to the Stiperstones loop from Church Pulverbatch

Castle Pulverbatch

Puntley Road Track

Muddy Bridleway in Shropshire Hills

Gateway to the Stiperstones

Humphrey Kynaston Way Ascent to the Portway

Shropshire Hills National Landscape

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