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View of the Iron Bridge – Asterton Bank Climb loop from Wellington

View of the Iron Bridge – Asterton Bank Climb loop from Wellington

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View of the Iron Bridge – Asterton Bank Climb loop from Wellington

05:40

112km

1,570m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 24.6 km for 267 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.01 km

New Works Heritage Science Masterplan

Highlight • Cycleway

Quiet roads for cyclists

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10.4 km

The Iron Bridge (Ironbridge Gorge)

Highlight • Monument

The Iron Bridge, crossing the River Severn in the village of the same name, represents so much more than just a bridge. When it opened in 1781, it was the first bridge to be made of iron in the world and has since become a symbol of the Industrial Revolution. The bridge is now a scheduled monument and makes up part of the UNESCO Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site.

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10.5 km

View of the Iron Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Great views of the best landmark in the area - the world's first Iron Bridge. Whether you just ride past and appreciate the view, or stop and think about the start of the industrial revolution, it's a pretty monumental landmark.

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16.6 km

Hall Coppice

Forest

20.5 km

View of the River Severn and The Wrekin

Highlight • Viewpoint

24.7 km

Lord's Coppice

Forest

50.1 km

The Burway Climb, Shropshire Hills

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

An amazing climb to a beautiful spot. The Burway was used for the 1989 hill climb national championships, won by none other than Chris Boardman, his third of four consecutive British hill climb titles. Boardman's star was in the ascendance this year with track and road titles galore. Less than three years later he was Olympic champion and two years after that would be in the yellow jersey at the Tour de France.

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56.3 km

Asterton Bank Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Popular Shropshire Hills climb. Tough gradients and an old surface (still paved, but a bit uneven) but the views are worth the effort. Careful of the descents as with all downhills in the region.

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