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Bridges Hill Climb – The Bridges Pub loop from Norbury

Bridges Hill Climb – The Bridges Pub loop from Norbury

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Bridges Hill Climb – The Bridges Pub loop from Norbury

02:23

39.5km

950m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 14, 2026

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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9.55 km

Cranberry Rocks, Stiperstones National Nature Reserve

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

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11.8 km

Start of 20% Climb

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11.9 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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12.7 km

Steep Descent to Bridges

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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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13.0 km

The Bridges Pub

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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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18.0 km

Wild Horses of the Shropshire Hills

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

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22.1 km

Plush Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

25.6 km

The Burway Climb, Shropshire Hills

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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 …

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39.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.8 km

697 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.0 km

8.53 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Friday 8 May

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Bridges Hill Climb – The Bridges Pub loop from Norbury

Cranberry Rocks, Stiperstones National Nature Reserve

Start of 20% Climb

Bridges Hill Climb

Steep Descent to Bridges

The Bridges Pub

Wild Horses of the Shropshire Hills

Plush Hill

The Burway Climb, Shropshire Hills

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