Bridges Hill Climb – Steep Descent to Bridges loop from Nipstone Rock Local Nature Reserve

Bridges Hill Climb – Steep Descent to Bridges loop from Nipstone Rock Local Nature Reserve

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Bridges Hill Climb – Steep Descent to Bridges loop from Nipstone Rock Local Nature Reserve

04:03

85.0km

1,020m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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143 m

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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2.21 km

Bridges Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This is a stunning section of straight road that culminates in a short yet epically steep climb.

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3.32 km

Start of 20% Climb

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3.67 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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7.99 km

Cothercott Barytes Mill

Ruins

8.01 km

Pulverbatch Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Very hard, long climb out of Pulverbatch, with a maximum gradient of 20%.

The reward at the top is a stunning view over the hills and a fun descent towards Bridges!

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46.1 km

Natural Fern Formation on the West Slope of Lawley

Highlight • Forest

The truth is outhere 🛸👽

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72.5 km

Colorful Houses of Bishop's Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

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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