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Download the Heritage Ride Map A gentle 2 to 3 hour ride around the World Heritage Site exploring the area at its best Our Heritage Ride takes you from the Bicycle Hub along National Cycle Network (NCN) Route 45, along the old Severn Railway line then IGNORE the sign straight on for NCN 45 and follow the road to the Boat Inn where you will cross the river Severn via the footbridge. Follow the route by turning right along the old canal to the bridge - cross here and follow the sign across the road to NCN Route 55 through the overflow car park then along the Silkin Way (named after Lord Silkin - Commissioner of New Towns), which is another disused railway line. The London and North Western Railway was responsible for transporting a lot of the produce to London and Liverpool. BEFORE you reach a metal walled bridge with a graffiti signage 'Silkin Way' on it, you will need to take the left track under the archway of a former railway and turn immediately right along Rough Park Way. Follow this woodland route adjacent to the railway just mentioned till you arrive in Coalbrookdale right next to the railway viaduct, which you will see towering above you. Follow the road down to Ironbridge - a super descent gentle enough and wide enough for all. At the Merrythough Teddy Bear Factory turn left along the Wharfage of Ironbridge and you will come across the Iron Bridge on your right. Walk your bicycle across the bridge. Imagine having to pay your toll - just after the First World War was the last time that it was enforced. Turn left into the car park and you are back onto NCN Route 45 and the Severn Valley Railway line which will lead you back to the Bicycle Hub. |
