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Bishop's Castle Town Centre – The Bridges Pub loop from Churchstoke

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Bishop's Castle Town Centre – The Bridges Pub loop from Churchstoke

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Bishop's Castle Town Centre – The Bridges Pub loop from Churchstoke

03:22

49.9km

750m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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: March 4, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 31.2 km for 176 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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11.3 km

Bishop's Castle Town Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

A settlement of Saxon heritage, Bishop's Castle is a little market town which draws hikers from all over the country. It has excellent access to numerous walking trails and enough …

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31.3 km

St Margaret's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

A small but attractive church nestled in a peaceful valley in the Long Mynd area. There are records of it being established in1209 as a priory church.

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32.6 km

Bridges Youth Hostel

Highlight • Rest Area

Wonderful classic Youth Hostal, one of the early ones from way back in the 1930. It has unique features, whilst the bedrooms have been updated the rest of the building …

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32.7 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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49.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.8 km

6.52 km

242 m

170 m

109 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.6 km

20.9 km

422 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

20°C

12°C

25 %

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Bishop's Castle Town Centre – The Bridges Pub loop from Churchstoke

Bishop's Castle Town Centre

St Margaret's Church

Bridges Youth Hostel

The Bridges Pub

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