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Steep Descent to Bridges – Start of 20% Climb loop from Longnor

Steep Descent to Bridges – Start of 20% Climb loop from Longnor

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Steep Descent to Bridges – Start of 20% Climb loop from Longnor

03:40

67.4km

1,150m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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13.3 km

Brown's Copse

Forest

14.2 km

View of Earl's Hill

Highlight • Summit

22.7 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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23.0 km

Start of 20% Climb

Highlight • Trail

25.3 km

Cranberry Rocks, Stiperstones National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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29.4 km

Forest Ride in Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Highlight • Cycleway

52.4 km

Brow Farm Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

Great campsite with nice scenery and decent facilities (including showers and free wifi). The site is very large so there's no need to book in advance. It's quite exposed so …

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56.1 km

Wild Horses of the Shropshire Hills

Highlight • Forest

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

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62.3 km

Smethcott Pool

Lake

67.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

64.1 km

3.04 km

208 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

52.9 km

14.2 km

175 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Steep Descent to Bridges – Start of 20% Climb loop from Longnor

View of Earl's Hill

Steep Descent to Bridges

Start of 20% Climb

Cranberry Rocks, Stiperstones National Nature Reserve

Forest Ride in Shropshire Hills National Landscape

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Wild Horses of the Shropshire Hills

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