Ludlow Castle – Mortimer Forest loop from Ludlow

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Ludlow Castle – Mortimer Forest loop from Ludlow

04:46

63.7km

1,050m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: September 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 20.6 km for 139 m

After 46.1 km for 312 m

After 62.3 km for 57 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.01 km

Ludlow Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the earliest stone castles in England, this remarkable Norman castle stands over the River Teme in the historic town of Ludlow. Almost 1,000 years old, the ruins are …

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1.41 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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6.98 km

Bringewood

Forest

13.7 km

Mortimer Forest

Highlight • Forest

Although originally made up of ancient royal chases and deer parks, the forest we see today was largely planted by the Forestry Commission in the 1920s. It was named after …

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19.4 km

Straddling the border between Herefordshire and Shropshire is Mortimer Forest. It's an invigorating place to walk, with enchanting, hilly trails and plenty of wildlife. The forest reaches its highest point …

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32.9 km

Wigmore Rolls

Forest

50.2 km

Mountain Pass

58.4 km

Bromfield Corn Mill

Highlight • Monument

Former mill, bakehouse and weir on the River Teme.

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58.5 km

Oakly Park Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Not technical, no. Not steep. And entirely possibly too much asphalt for many. But this is a lovely, pretty, quiet, well surfaced bridleway, perfect for a gentle spin, or watching the kids hurtle off into the distance.

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62.2 km

Dinham Weir

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Weir is a very pretty place to take a rest and to enjoy the scenery. East of the weir is Ludlow Castle, although history records that the whole town …

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63.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.5 km

24.2 km

4.33 km

1.68 km

1.60 km

326 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.2 km

25.4 km

10.4 km

518 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Wednesday 16 September

17°C

10°C

74 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

April 16, 2023,Cross Cartel Spring Challenge 2023

Thanks to the Cross Cartel for an excellent route. A real challenge in places and my fitness was definitely tested. Amazing variety of tracks, roads, paths. Free parking in Ludlow on a Sunday too. Oh, and a lovely spot for a pre-ride coffee at the C-Sons cafe.