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Worthen With Shelve

Bridges Hill Climb – Steep Descent to Bridges loop from Worthen with Shelve

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Worthen With Shelve

Bridges Hill Climb – Steep Descent to Bridges loop from Worthen with Shelve

Moderate

6

riders

Bridges Hill Climb – Steep Descent to Bridges loop from Worthen with Shelve

02:30

48.3km

610m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 3.90 km for 533 m

After 47.5 km for 801 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

4.17 km

Old Stone Tower

Highlight • Monument

Old tower on field

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2

10.2 km

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

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3

12.2 km

Bridges Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This is a stunning section of straight road that culminates in a short yet epically steep climb.

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4

13.0 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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5

13.3 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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17.6 km

Cothercott Barytes Mill

Ruins

7

17.6 km

Pulverbatch Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Very hard, long climb out of Pulverbatch, with a maximum gradient of 20%.

The reward at the top is a stunning view over the hills and a fun descent towards Bridges!

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48.3 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.0 km

3.84 km

1.41 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.9 km

7.94 km

1.43 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Wednesday 15 July

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