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Hopton Castle – Ludlow Food Centre loop from Hopton Heath

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Hopton Castle – Ludlow Food Centre loop from Hopton Heath

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4.5

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Hopton Castle – Ludlow Food Centre loop from Hopton Heath

03:47

57.7km

690m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 24 m for 14 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.75 km

Hopton Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Hopton Castle, located in Shropshire, is a historic fortification that dates back to the 12th century. This medieval castle played a significant role in the English Civil War and was …

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15.9 km

Apple Tree

Highlight • Pub

Lovely pub. Good selection of drinks and nice faggots...

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20.4 km

Ludlow Food Centre

Highlight • Cafe

DO NOT pass this place without stopping in! A great little cafe or there’s picnic benches to sit on and enjoy the freshly baked goodies from the farm shop. A …

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21.2 km

Bromfield Corn Mill

Highlight • Monument

Former mill, bakehouse and weir on the River Teme.

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24.1 km

Halton Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A wonderful way to approach Ludlow with graet views of the castle.

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24.9 km

Dinham Bridge with a view of Ludlow Castle

Highlight • River

Medieval bridge with a great view of Ludlow castle. Riding in or out of Ludown, just stop and appreciate the number of people that have crossed this bridge since the 12th Century.

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29.1 km

Wooffley Coppice

Forest

52.1 km

Leintwardine Highlights: Stone Bridge, St Mary Magdalene Church, and Sun Inn

Highlight • Historical Site

Leintwardine is a pretty village in Herefordshire, on the border with Wales. The village has a rich history that stretches back to Roman times and retains many beautiful buildings. The …

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53.0 km

Scenic Country Lane with Tranquil River Crossing

Highlight (Segment) • River

57.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.1 km

1.68 km

1.37 km

778 m

586 m

187 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.4 km

21.8 km

884 m

534 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Monday 10 August

28°C

7°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Hopton Castle – Ludlow Food Centre loop from Hopton Heath

Hopton Castle

Apple Tree

Ludlow Food Centre

Bromfield Corn Mill

Halton Lane

Dinham Bridge with a view of Ludlow Castle

Leintwardine Highlights: Stone Bridge, St Mary Magdalene Church, and Sun Inn

Scenic Country Lane with Tranquil River Crossing

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