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Steep Descent to Bridges – The Bridges Pub loop from Longden

Steep Descent to Bridges – The Bridges Pub loop from Longden

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Steep Descent to Bridges – The Bridges Pub loop from Longden

02:41

47.7km

940m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.78 km

Brown's Copse

Forest

4.72 km

View of Earl's Hill

Highlight • Summit

6.50 km

Polka Coppice

Highlight • Forest

Very good spot for Yerba Mate

Tip by

14.1 km

Stiperstones Village

Highlight • Settlement

For me Stiperstone village was half way round on my circuit so the village was a nice place to get a pint before the last leg.

Tip by

19.5 km

Forest Ride in Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Highlight • Cycleway

29.8 km

Start of 20% Climb

Highlight • Trail

30.2 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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30.5 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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35.5 km

Wild Horses of the Shropshire Hills

Highlight • Forest

Wild but friendly, so good to see them living natural.

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47.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.6 km

1.48 km

604 m

Surfaces

38.8 km

8.90 km

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Thursday 9 July

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Steep Descent to Bridges – The Bridges Pub loop from Longden

View of Earl's Hill

Polka Coppice

Stiperstones Village

Forest Ride in Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Start of 20% Climb

Steep Descent to Bridges

The Bridges Pub

Wild Horses of the Shropshire Hills

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