Sheltered Climb – View of the Wrekin loop from Madeley

Sheltered Climb – View of the Wrekin loop from Madeley

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Sheltered Climb – View of the Wrekin loop from Madeley

01:20

23.2km

400m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Ironbridge Gorge WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.95 km

The Old Furnace, Ironbridge Gorge

Highlight • Historical Site

7.75 km

Sheltered Climb

Highlight • Trail

17% at times nice sheltered climb

Tip by

10.0 km

View of Wenlock Edge from the Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

13.2 km

View of the Wrekin

Highlight • Viewpoint

A steep climb from either end, a great view awaits you at the top.

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13.2 km

View of The Wrekin and Shropshire Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view and wrecking and hills on south

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14.9 km

Forest Glen Car Park (The Wrekin)

Highlight • Parking

A good base from which to walk up the Wrekin. This is a free car park but often gets busy during weekend and summer days.

Tip by

23.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

2.41 km

588 m

326 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.3 km

4.56 km

220 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Wednesday 21 October

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6°C

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Sheltered Climb – View of the Wrekin loop from Madeley

The Old Furnace, Ironbridge Gorge

Sheltered Climb

View of Wenlock Edge from the Bridge

View of the Wrekin

View of The Wrekin and Shropshire Hills

Forest Glen Car Park (The Wrekin)

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