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Country Lanes – Skenfrith Castle loop from Longtown

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Country Lanes – Skenfrith Castle loop from Longtown

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Country Lanes – Skenfrith Castle loop from Longtown

03:46

56.0km

840m

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: May 21, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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367 m

Hopes of Longtown Village Shop

Highlight • Settlement

Inspired village shop with all you could want to fuel your ride

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12.3 km

Church Shrubbery

Forest

12.9 km

Corras Shrubbery

Forest

18.9 km

Country Lanes

Highlight • Cycleway

21.1 km

Skenfrith Castle

Highlight • Castle

Skenfrith is a Norman castle redeveloped by a later owner in 1219. It's a National Trust property with free entry.

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21.3 km

St. Bridget's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

St Bridget's is a super quaint church in Skenfrith village, right next door to the equally charming Skenfrith Castle. It was built in 1207, and it is reputed to be …

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23.0 km

Apple County Cider Company

Highlight • Structure

We arrived at midday, end of September. A very small shop, offering a range of delicious craft ciders and local preserves. Very friendly and happy to let customers try the …

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31.8 km

Offa's Dyke

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

While there is usually only a footpath following the original line of King Offa's ancient earthworks, on some sections a bridle path runs alongside it (or on top of it!), …

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56.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.8 km

103 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.8 km

26.1 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Thursday 16 July

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Country Lanes – Skenfrith Castle loop from Longtown

Hopes of Longtown Village Shop

Country Lanes

Skenfrith Castle

St. Bridget's Church

Apple County Cider Company

Offa's Dyke

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