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West Midlands Region

Much Wenlock Priory – Much Wenlock Town Centre loop from Acton Burnell

Road cycling routes

West Midlands Region

Much Wenlock Priory – Much Wenlock Town Centre loop from Acton Burnell

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Much Wenlock Priory – Much Wenlock Town Centre loop from Acton Burnell

01:32

30.2km

370m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 34 m for 172 m

After 13.7 km for 82 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

120 m

Acton Burnell Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

It's a bit out of the way but well worth it - make it your snack break and you couldn't ask for a nicer place!

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2

13.8 km

The Linden Field and Wenlock Olympian Games site

Highlight • Historical Site

The plaque commemorates the site of the first Wenlock Games in 1850. William Penny Brookes was born in Much Wenlock and was a doctor here from the mid 1800s. He …

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3

14.2 km

Holy Trinity Church, Much Wenlock

Highlight • Historical Site

The Holy Trinity Church in Much Wenlock is a beautiful 12th century building situated in the heart of the town. The church features a number of striking features, such as its Norman tower and stunning stained-glass windows.

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4

14.5 km

Much Wenlock Priory

Highlight • Religious Site

Much Wenlock is a charming little market town steeped in history and natural beauty located in Shropshire.

Perhaps the most fascinating thing to know about Much Wenlock, is it is …

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5

14.6 km

Much Wenlock Town Centre

Highlight • Monument

Much Wenlock is a stunningly beautiful medieval town. Walking about town is like going back in time with its great selection of traditional shops and all offering good old-fashioned one …

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6

14.6 km

Much Wenlock Guildhall

Highlight • Historical Site

A Grade II-listed building, the Guildhall is a stunning example of 16th-century architecture. Eye-catching with its half-timbered construction, this gloriously wonky building is open to the public much of the time from April to October each year.

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7

22.0 km

Christ Church

Highlight • Religious Site

8

29.7 km

Red Telephone Box Library

Highlight • Structure

little local library

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B

30.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.5 km

2.06 km

973 m

752 m

Surfaces

23.3 km

6.13 km

578 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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