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West Midlands Region

Bishop'S Castle

Steep Descent to Bridges – Little Stretton Church loop from Bishop's Castle

Road cycling routes

West Midlands Region

Bishop'S Castle

Steep Descent to Bridges – Little Stretton Church loop from Bishop's Castle

Moderate

13

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Steep Descent to Bridges – Little Stretton Church loop from Bishop's Castle

02:39

50.6km

740m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. 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: May 15, 2026

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

382 m

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 bold colours and the new eco village on the edge f the town has been painted to reflect this.

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2

14.1 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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3

16.6 km

Climb Behind Cothercott Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Turn off main road passing the farm. Chuck it in a low gear and dance all the way up. Good road surface and lovely views.

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4

29.0 km

St Laurence's Church, Church Stretton

Highlight • Religious Site

Parish church of st Laurence

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5

29.3 km

Cule's Kings Arms

Highlight • Restaurant

Pub serving great food, including vegetarian and vegan options, nice beer garden, relaxed atmosphere.

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6

31.6 km

Little Stretton Church

Highlight • Religious Site

7

31.6 km

All Saints Church, Shropshire Hills

Highlight • Other

8

31.8 km

Traditional Cottage by the Stream

Highlight • Structure

B

50.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.7 km

791 m

160 m

Surfaces

36.2 km

14.4 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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