Today, I had a bit of a treat. I had to drop something off in Telford for work, and then the day was my own. After the deed was done, I explored the central park in Telford – which is actually beautiful, with a great bike shop in the middle. From there, traffic free cycle path all the way to Coalbrookdale, and into the Ironbridge Gorge at Coalport, where again, I picked up a great traffic -free route to the Ironbridge itself. After tea, lunch and great cake, I cycled home.
I came back via Ryton, Abrighton, north of Codsall and onto the canal, and into Wolverhampton Town Centre, following the canal home. 55 miles in total, on a glorious sunny day. Beautiful.
I even managed to climb from Coalport to Brockton – an 80m, very steep climb – in one go without stopping, a feat I haven’t managed since I was 17.
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Gear change just before the bend! (Plus no real start at the bottom.)
Heh, you remember well. It’s a tough one, that. Not quite as bad as the climes out of the Churnet at Oakamoor or Alton, but hard. Short and very sharp.
Cheers
Bob
Many a Sunday trip to Ludlow for lunch. Saredon, Pattingham, Bridgnorth (down The Hermitage), Cleedownton, Ludlow, Stokesay, Corve Dale, Much Wenlock, Coalport, Albrighton, Cheslyn Hay.
That’s a fine ride (and quite a punisher)
Best wishes
Bob
Hi Bob, What lovely photos, I’m envious.
Pommytrevor
Cheers, Trevor, good to see you back around!
Bob
Well I certainly recognise the first picture of the Oxley Viaduct, a Grade II Listed Structure. For details see here…
http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-378422-oxley-viaduct-
Here is a closer view…
http://static.panoramio.com/photos/original/61789946.jpg
The brickwork on this skew arch is magnificent…
http://static.panoramio.com/photos/original/61789567.jpg
Well one of the pictures, they seem to change places. Either that or its good ale I have been drinking!
It’s not you, or the grape juice.
The gallery comes up in a random order. it’s a ‘feature’…
Cheers. Love those viaducts.
Cheers
Bob