England · United Kingdom
Shropshire Hills
A488Snailbeach to Brockton
A quiet border road through the Shropshire Hills towards Bishop’s Castle.
The A488 runs south through the Shropshire Hills from Minsterley to Bishop’s Castle and on towards Clun, a rolling, lightly-travelled road of long views, hump-backed bridges and quiet market towns close to the Welsh border. Watch for blind crests, farm traffic and livestock, and the narrow streets through the villages.
Where it runs12.3 mi · point to point
SnailbeachStart · England
BrocktonEnd · England
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Character
Corners24bends
Tightness4of 10
Max gradient7%≈ 1-in-14
Climb228 mtotal ascent
Summit312.2 mhighest point of the line · 1,024 ft
Corners
busiest around mile 3Elevation
under 4%4–8%over 8%114.9 – 312.2 mPoints of interest3 stops
- Nick KnollsViewpoint3.7 mi in
- Cefn GunthlyViewpoint7.6 mi in
- Shelve HillViewpoint4.1 mi in
Hazards
- Blind crests and hump bridges
- Farm traffic and livestock
- Narrow village streets
Sources
“A nice romp through the Shropshire Hills. Nothing too challenging, just nice sweeping bends.”
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Driving the Shropshire Hills: quick answers
How long does it take to drive the Shropshire Hills?
Shropshire Hills runs 12.3 miles (20 km) and takes about 24 min to drive without stops.
How difficult is the Shropshire Hills to drive?
We rate it moderate: 24 corners, a maximum gradient of 7%, and a tightness of 4 out of 10.
When is the best time to drive the Shropshire Hills?
Spring and Summer and Autumn are best.
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