Shropshire Hills
A488Snailbeach to Brockton · England
Distance12.3mi · 20 km
Drive time24 minon the road
DifficultyModerate
ValleyMoorland
A quiet border road through the Shropshire Hills to 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 runs
SnailbeachStart · England
BrocktonEnd · United Kingdom
Character
Corners24bends
Tightness4of 10
Max gradient7%≈ 1-in-14
Hairpins0tight bends
Climb240 mtotal ascent
Summit312 mhighest point · 1024 ft
SpringSummerAutumn
Elevation
195 m rangeKnow before you go
- Blind crests and hump bridges
- Farm traffic and livestock
- Narrow village streets
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