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Whittington Castle – Whittington Castle loop from Bicton

Whittington Castle – Whittington Castle loop from Bicton

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Whittington Castle – Whittington Castle loop from Bicton

02:21

53.4km

360m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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After 26.6 km for 110 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.86 km

Montford Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Montford Bridge is a small village in Shropshire with an 18th century bridge over the River Severn. Designed by Thomas Telford and built in the 1790s, this brick span is made from red sandstone, quarried from nearby Nesscliffe Hill.

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12.2 km

The Forest

Forest

26.5 km

Kitchen at Whittington Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Next to the road it makes for an interesting stop especially if you are into Norman ruins.

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26.6 km

Whittington Castle

Highlight • Castle

Free to enter, £2 parking (paid in the cafe). A great little place to look around. Free walking tours are available - check website for more details. There’s also a …

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26.9 km

Whittington Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Whittington Castle is a castle in northern Shropshire, England, owned and managed by the Whittington Castle Preservation Fund. The castle was originally a motte-and-bailey castle, but this was replaced in …

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39.9 km

Ruyton Castle

Highlight • Castle

53.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.7 km

406 m

302 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.7 km

7.43 km

188 m

100 m

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Tuesday 7 July

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Whittington Castle – Whittington Castle loop from Bicton

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Kitchen at Whittington Castle

Whittington Castle

Whittington Castle

Ruyton Castle

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