Montgomery Castle Ruins – Bishop's Castle Town Centre loop from Mainstone

Montgomery Castle Ruins – Bishop's Castle Town Centre loop from Mainstone

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Montgomery Castle Ruins – Bishop's Castle Town Centre loop from Mainstone

02:26

48.2km

600m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

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Highlight • Castle

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Highlight • Pub

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Montgomery Castle Ruins

Highlight • Viewpoint

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Building started in 1223 but like many of the castles nearby it …

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Highlight • Cafe

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Highlight • Religious Site

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Highlight • Historical Site

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Bishop's Castle Town Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

A settlement of Saxon heritage, Bishop's Castle is a little market town which draws hikers from all over the country. It has excellent access to numerous walking trails and enough …

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