JIGGERS BANK

IRONBRIDGE, SHROPSHIRE

Jiggers Bank rises from Ironbridge Gorge, considered by many to be the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. Heading north from the bridge you begin the climbing into Coalbrookdale, gently at first, away from the valley and the River Severn. Although this is the major route out of the gorge, it’s not a busy one; however, there is a set of traffic lights to negotiate at a narrowing in the road, so be prepared for a slight delay. Shortly after the lights you have the option to turn left to take a narrow, twisting route up the same ridge, but stick to the larger road for a better climbing experience. Passing under a railway bridge on to Jiggers Bank, the long, straight 10% slog out of the gorge leads to a beautifully smooth set of sweeping bends. Passing through these corners, the gradient never slackens. Continue round to the right to the finish – which is even steeper – at the junction with the roundabout.