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West Midlands Region

Telford and Wrekin

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

Road cycling routes

West Midlands Region

Telford and Wrekin

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

Hard

3.0

(1)

29

riders

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

05:38

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: September 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 24.6 km for 267 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

4.01 km

New Works Heritage Science Masterplan

Highlight • Cycleway

Quiet roads for cyclists

Tip by

2

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 …

Tip by

3

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.

Tip by

16.6 km

Hall Coppice

Forest

5

20.5 km

View of the River Severn and The Wrekin

Highlight • Viewpoint

24.7 km

Lord's Coppice

Forest

7

50.1 km

The Burway Climb, Shropshire Hills

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Stop and let your brakes cool on the decent - too much speed could spell your doom. There isn't a lot of room for a bike and a car at speed. Just saying...

Tip by

8

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.

Tip by

9

71.0 km

Cranberry Rocks, Stiperstones National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Tip by

10

101 km

Wroxeter Roman Town House

Highlight • Historical Site

ancient Roman city Wroxeter , nice tone of history on the way....

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B

112 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

108 km

2.38 km

1.04 km

303 m

179 m

124 m

Surfaces

94.6 km

17.0 km

276 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

14°C

8°C

71 %

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