Bishop's Castle Town Centre – Church Stretton Town Centre loop from Bishop's Castle

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Bishop's Castle Town Centre – Church Stretton Town Centre loop from Bishop's Castle

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Bishop's Castle Town Centre – Church Stretton Town Centre loop from Bishop's Castle

03:09

48.5km

640m

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: August 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 33.6 km for 176 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

314 m

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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5.89 km

Pub and Campsite

Highlight • Pub

21.8 km

Church Stretton Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Church Stretton is a beautiful market town set in the heart of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding beauty. It sits surrounded by hills in a spectacular setting and is …

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22.1 km

Coffee Stop in Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Highlight • Cafe

30.0 km

Wildmoor Pool

Highlight • Viewpoint

Situated high on the ridge of the Long Mynd, the serene sliver of Wildmoor Pool is a peaceful place to pause and regather. You'll have the local wildlife for company …

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33.7 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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35.0 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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35.1 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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48.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.1 km

2.10 km

169 m

160 m

Surfaces

37.0 km