Ride Library

IDDestinationMilesKmAscent RatingDescriptionCafe OptionsGPXComment CreatedVersion
1Oakgates Nursery36581463ft 446mM F/ULeave town heading towards Atcham via Betton Abbots. Onto Upton Magna, High Ercall, Cold Hatton, Ellerdine, Moreton Corbet, Clive, Myddle and Home. The route uses lanes (for the most part) and is flat other than a 100m climb just before Clive.Oakgates CafeOakgates NurseryRoute avoids exiting the town via the old canal or Sundorne Road. The climb to Clive is about 6 km long with a max gradient of 8.5%Sept 251.0
2Coalbrookedale, 35571936ft 590mS F/UHeading out to Atcham via Betton Abbots, a 180m steady climb over 8km to Little Wenlock from Eyton. Max gradient 13% for a short distance. Drop down to the Coalbrookedale museum for coffee, steep descent down to the river then flat along the river before a steady climb from Buildwas to Leighton, then home via Wroxeter.Furnace Kitchen Coalbrookdale (Closed Wed).

Darbys Cafe, Ironbridge
CoalbrookedaleA ride that passes through rolling south Shropshire country side and links with the industrial heritage of the Ironbridge gorge. Some challenging short ramps but worth the effort.July 251.0
3Acton Scott41662654ft 809mM HLeaving town via Berrington, head south to Acton Burnell, passing through Cardinton, Wall under Heywood, Ticklerton to arrive at Acton Scott. Return via Church Stretton and AnnscroftActon Scott Farm
Holly Bush Cafe
Acton ScottOn the outward side, this ride has a number of short, steep ramps of 11-15% gradient. However, the views make the trip worth the effort.Oct 251.0
4The Bog 33542400ft 732mS HA short ride that leaves via Annscroft to Pontesbury after which there is a steady climb through Snailbeach to The Bog. Steep descent before a further climb back to Pontesbury and the return to ShrewsburyAunty Nellies Kitchen, Pontesbury


The Mytton Arms, Habberley

The Bog Visitor Centre
The BogA Flat ride out to Pontesbury, after which there are steady climbs through the Hope Valley and past the Stiperstones. Lots of lovely countryside to view from the elevated position and landscape marked by its industrial past. The steepest climb is just after the visitor centre (12%) but generally the climb is 4-8%May 261.0
5Cardingmill Valley38612306ft 702mM HLeaving town via Annscroft and Stapleton, the route follows the lanes to Picklescott. There is a steep climb from the village up to the top of the Shropshire Hills and then a descent through the Inwood Valley and on to Cardingmill Valley. Return is via Acton Burnell and Berrington.Bottle and Glass Inn Picklescott

Church Stretton Golf Club

Cardingmill Vistor Centre Cafe
Cardingmill ValleyThe gradient from Picklescott has a max of 15% but it is easily walkable too. The Inwood Valley makes a good spot for a picnic besides the stream. The return route crosses the A49 on a difficult bend. The route can be modified to cross at Leebotwood to then head up to Acton Burnell.Aug 241.0
6Allscott Cafe2743873ft 266mS F Leaving town via Weeping cross, dropping down to Attcham, up to Upton Magna before heading down again to Allscott. Retrurn is via Longdon on tern, Roddington and UffingtonAllscott CafeAllscott CafeA ride that is suited to those days when time is short or as an introduction to group riding for new riders.Feb 261.0
7Hawkstone Cafe51821867 569mM U/HHeading out via Uffington and Upton Magna, the ride passes through High Ercall, Stanton upon Hine Heath , Kenston. The return is via Weston under Redcastle, Aston, Lee Brockhurst, Shawbury and Upton MagnaHawkstone FolliesHawkstone CafeA mainly flat ride other than a sharp climb as you approach the Follies. The Follies Cafe is a disappointing experience so worth taking a picnic. Oct 251.0
8Ludlow59953888ft 1185mL U/HHeading out via Weeping Cross and Berrington, through Coundmoor, Kenley, Longville in the Dale, Broadstone and onto Ludlow. Return is via Bromfield, Culmington, Ticklerton and Church StrettonCsons


Ludlow Farm Shop
LudlowA ride to Ludlow that avoids the busy A roads. The climbs are 11% at their steepest. Cafe stops are not available to Ludlow, so care to be taken managing water. In Ludlow there are many cafes to choose from. The farm shop does have a takeaway cafe to minimise the stoppage times. Church Stretton also has cafes and a super market for water refills. The train stations at Ludlow and Church Stretton allow riders to return using the train.June 261.0
9Whittington38611470ft 448mM F Heading north to Montford Bridge, Ruyton XI, Wykey, West Felton and Whittington. Return is via Aston Square, Maesbury, Knockin, Pentre and Little Ness.The Tea Room Whittington

Cafe Eleven, Ruyton XI
WhittingtonThis is a mainly flat ride to the north of the county. There are a few moderate climbs from Ruyton XI but the views towards Wales make the effort worth while. On the return leg, there is a tricky crossing of the A49 that requires care so a ride that best down on quiet days.Dec 251.0
10Whixal Marina40641165ft 355mM F Heading north through Montford Bridge, Baschurch, Cockshutt, Pool Head and Whixal. Return is via Newtown, Loppington, Burlton, and Bomere HeathBeans at Baschurch

Whixal Marina Cafe
Whixal MarinaThere are a number of different routes to Whixal, this way is flat most of the way and uses quiet lanes. The countryside does not have the views of Wales or the south of the county but it is still worth the ride especially if other routes are wet or muddy. The marina cafe is always welcoming.Dec 251.0
11Pen-y-bont Llannerch52842324ft 708mM U/HInitially heading south to Annscoft then west to Minsterley turning north to Westbury and continuing onto Crewgreen then a short step to the west again to Llansanffraid before heading north once more to Pen-y-bont. Return is through Maesbury, Knockin and Little Ness.Hignett’s Bakery, Pontesbury

Elsie’s Vintage Tea Rooms, Coedway

The White Lion Llynclys
Pen-y-bontThis route meanders through the lanes to arrive into Wales before then heading back towards Shrewsbury. Quite lanes are used most of the time but there is a crossing of the A483 at Llynclys that is often busy and to be crossed with more than usual care. There are a couple of sharp climbs at around the 25 mile point, but it is otherwise flat. Good options for food and water. April 261.0
12Powis Castle 51821886ft 575mM U Out through Montford Bridge and Pentre, passing Crewgreen, Criggion, Trewern, Buttington and Welshpool. Return is via Guilsfield, Llandrinio, Crewgreen, Pentre, Wilcott, Little Ness and Montford Bridge..Fabrizio’s, Trewern

Powis Castle Cafe,

Derwen Garden Centre
Powis CastleThis ride takes us to Powis Castle cafe which is run by the National Trust. Access to the cafe is possible without membership, bikes can be left in the court yard or at the picnic area. The route uses a mix of lanes, B & A roads so there are times when riders will be mixing with commercial vehicles and cars. The route does include a number of short ramps but nothing more than 8%.May 251.0
13Churchstoke53863248ft 990mM HA south/west loop that starts by passing through Annscroft, Pontesbury, Minsterley, Reebrook, Leigh, Meadowtown, Preistweston and Churchstoke. Return is via Chirbury, Kingswood, Leighton, Trewern, Criggion, Crewgreen, Pentre and Montford Bridge.Hignett’s Bakery, Pontesbury


Archie-Lily’s, Stoke Church
ChurchstokeThe climbing on this route is all in the first 25 miles or so, after which it’s flat. The outward legs climbs into the Shropshire Hills using narrow lanes to reach a peak of 250m . A gradient of 14% is climbed just after Leigh – its a bit of a leg burner!! Jan 241.0
14Llansanffraid46751729ft 527mM U/HLeaving town through Annscroft, the route passes through Pontesbury, after which it turns north to Westbury, Crewgreen, Llandrinio, Llandysilio to arrive at Llansanffraid. The return is through Carreghofa, Crosslanes, Pentre and Shrawardine. The White Lion Llynclys

The Royal Hill
LLansanffraidA varied ride that climbs up The Bulthy (max 6% climb) and then descends sharply(10% max) for a then flat ride following the river to Llansanffraid. The route uses lanes and Montgomery Canal tow pathAug 251.0
14Royal Hill 25411079ft 329mS F A short ride heading out through Montford Bridge, Little Ness, Nesscliffe, Kinnerley, Pentre, and ShrawardineThe Royal Hill Royal HillA ride thats suitable for the shorter days of winter or when the weather is restricting the day. July 221.0
15Montgomery46743064ft 937mM U/HHeading out to Annscroft, the route turns north to Yockleton, passing through Westbury, Kingswood, to arrive at Montgomery. The return is through Chirbury, Marton, Brockton, Pontesbury and Annscroft.Castle Kitchen, Montgomery

The Lowfield Inn, Marton
MontgomeryA challenging outward leg that includes a climb up the Long Mountain (Max 11%) followed by a sharp descent (Max 15%). The return leg is mainly via B roads that are not normally busy but has the usual mix of vehicles. The cafe at Montgomery is particularly good with a garden at the rear.April 231.0
16Berriew59952897ft 883mM HThe ride starts by heading to Montford and Pentre, turning west towards Melverley and Criggion, then south through Trewern and into Welshpool. It then Passes Powis Castle to reach Berriew. Its here that the route loops around to the east, passing Caerhowel, Stockton, Brockton, Asterley, Pontesbury and Annscroft.Fabrizio’s, Trewern

Powis Castle Cafe,

Lychgate Cottage Tearoom

Greenhouse Cafe & Kitchen
BerriewA ride that is dominated by a climb that starts after Welshpool and finishes just outside Montgomery. Its an otherwise flat ride using (mainly) lanes up until the return leg, after which its B roads. Good cafe options along the way and Welshpool has options for water refills at the supermarket.Oct 231.0
17Newport45711184ft 361M F Out to Upton Magna then off to High Ercall, Crudgington, Kynnersley, Newport. Return via Church Aston, Preston upon the Weald, Admaston, Walcott, Withington and Upton MagnaBox of Goodness, Newport

100 Acre Kitchen
NewportThis is a flat ride that mainly follows lanes. Cafe choices are aplenty, the Box of Goodness is good food, but slow service. The route passes a restored canal wharf thats worth a stop, especially if the cafe is open. June 251.0
18Much Wenlock32512302ft 702mM H The ride heads out via Weeping Cross, then crosses the A49 to pass Atcham, onto Wroxeter, Eyton on Severn, Cressage , Sheinton and Much Wenlock. Return is via Presthope, Hughley, Acton Burnell and Pichford.Barrow St Cafe, Much WenlockMuch WenlockA ride that is dominated by a climb from Cressage (max 14%) upto Much Wenlock and then a further climb, (max 5%) out of the town, followed by a sharp descent (max 10%) and a further climb (8%) before descending towards Shrewsbury. Very limited cafe options.June 251.0
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