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Asterton Bank Climb – The Bridges Pub loop from Lydbury North

Asterton Bank Climb – The Bridges Pub loop from Lydbury North

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Asterton Bank Climb – The Bridges Pub loop from Lydbury North

02:18

37.1km

610m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

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8.79 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.

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17.4 km

Brow Farm Campsite

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Great campsite with nice scenery and decent facilities (including showers and free wifi). The site is very large so there's no need to book in advance. It's quite exposed so …

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18.9 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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19.2 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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33.0 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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37.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.3 km

1.87 km

922 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.1 km

7.56 km

1.52 km

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Sunday 12 July

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Asterton Bank Climb – The Bridges Pub loop from Lydbury North

Asterton Bank Climb

Brow Farm Campsite

The Bridges Pub

Steep Descent to Bridges

Colorful Houses of Bishop's Castle

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