Section 2 of 15, Shropshire Way
WM 103.02
Bridges to Bishop's Castle
11.9 miles (19.2 km).
Up and down
About 578 m of climbing and 646 m of descent; highest point 527 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Bridges.
- Bus stop
- Bus stop, 10 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Bishop's Castle. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Boars Head, 20 m from the finish. Directions
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 36%, earth, rock and mud 22%, gravel and tracks 12%; the rest (29%) isn't recorded.
About 36% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 2 kissing gates, 15 gates.
Where it's steep: the biggest climb gains about 102 m in a kilometre, 3.2 km in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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