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West Midlands Region

The Bridges Pub – Steep Descent to Bridges loop from Pontesbury

Road cycling routes

West Midlands Region

The Bridges Pub – Steep Descent to Bridges loop from Pontesbury

Hard

7

riders

The Bridges Pub – Steep Descent to Bridges loop from Pontesbury

04:49

85.2km

1,250m

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: May 14, 2026

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.77 km

Windmill

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2

32.7 km

Montgomery Castle Ruins

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Montgomery Castles ruins sit on a steep crag above Montgomery with views over the English - Welsh border.
Building started in 1223 but like many of the castles nearby it …

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48.0 km

Colorful Houses of Bishop's Castle

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A small market town in Shropshire but only just east of the Welsh border. many of the old pubs and breweries in the centre of the town are painted in …

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68.6 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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68.9 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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6

69.2 km

Start of 20% Climb

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7

71.4 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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85.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

75.3 km

5.13 km

2.87 km

2.02 km

Surfaces

55.5 km

28.4 km

1.39 km

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Highest point (430 m)

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