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Montford Bridge – The Royal Hill loop from Bicton

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Montford Bridge – The Royal Hill loop from Bicton

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Montford Bridge – The Royal Hill loop from Bicton

02:21

39.8km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.01 km for 193 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.22 km

Montford Bridge is a small village in Shropshire with an 18th century bridge over the River Severn. Designed by Thomas Telford and built in the 1790s, this brick span is made from red sandstone, quarried from nearby Nesscliffe Hill.

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9.10 km

Shrawardine Castle

Highlight • Castle

9.21 km

St Mary's Church and Shrawardine Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Shrawardine (pronounced Shray-den) is a small village that's well worth a visit to see its interesting church and castle. The castle was built by Henry 1st and known as Castle …

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16.3 km

The Royal Hill

Highlight • Restaurant

This wonderful little gem of a pub is open on Monday lunchtime (unlike many in the area). A warm welcome, excellent real ale and tasty, reasonably priced food await the visitor. Highly recommended!

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21.2 km

St Peter's Church, Melverley

Highlight • Religious Site

You certainly don't see many black and white timber-framed churches around and this is a remarkable example in a picturesque setting. One of just 27 such churches in England, St …

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39.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.9 km

315 m

302 m

295 m

Surfaces

26.4 km

13.1 km

237 m

Elevation

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Friday 29 May

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Montford Bridge – The Royal Hill loop from Bicton

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Montford Bridge

Shrawardine Castle

St Mary's Church and Shrawardine Castle

The Royal Hill

St Peter's Church, Melverley

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