Great Hanwood, a village and civil parish in Shropshire, England, is situated within the picturesque Severn Valley corridor. The region features a diverse landscape of gentle uplands and river flats, characterized by rural scenery, hedgerows, woodlands, and open farmland. The Rea Brook flows through the village, contributing to the area's natural appeal for outdoor pursuits. This environment supports several sports like road cycling, hiking, jogging, mountain biking, and more.
Great Hanwood offers a range…
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28.5km
01:17
190m
190m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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23.2km
01:22
150m
150m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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27.7km
01:13
230m
230m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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41.8km
01:49
220m
220m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.96km
01:19
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.83km
01:50
80m
80m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.04km
00:37
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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54.4km
04:26
920m
920m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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31.8km
02:56
700m
700m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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40.2km
02:13
240m
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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58.1km
03:39
700m
700m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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27.7km
01:47
260m
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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43.1km
02:39
310m
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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29.4km
01:46
210m
210m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Great Hanwood offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Hiking, Jogging, Mountain biking, and Touring cycling. The area's diverse landscape supports these different pursuits. Komoot lists 12 routes across these sports.
Great Hanwood is situated within the Severn Valley corridor, featuring a rural landscape with hedgerows, woodlands, and open farmland. The Rea Brook flows through the village, contributing to the scenic quality. Vistas of distant hills and fields are also present.
Great Hanwood provides access to quiet lanes suitable for road cycling, with many routes featuring mostly paved surfaces. Options range from moderate rides to more challenging routes. More details can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Great Hanwood guide.
The countryside around Great Hanwood is suitable for hiking, with short circular walks through open lanes and woodlands. The broader region includes public rights of way connecting to surrounding settlements. The Hiking around Great Hanwood guide offers further options.
Nearby Eastridge Woods is a significant location for mountain biking, offering a range of trails. These trails are known for roots, rocks, and mud, developed in partnership with the Eastridge Trail Partnership. Explore options via the MTB Trails around Great Hanwood guide.
The area around Great Hanwood is well-suited for jogging and running, with routes through the countryside. Short circular walks through open lanes and woodlands are available. The Running Trails around Great Hanwood guide provides specific routes.
Yes, Great Hanwood offers routes suitable for various skill levels, including options for beginners. For hiking, there are short circular walks and an Easy hikes around Great Hanwood guide. Road cycling also includes routes suitable for different fitness levels.
Outdoor routes in Great Hanwood are popular on komoot, with more than 21,000 visitors sharing their experiences. The 12 available routes have an average rating of 4.53 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Komoot offers several guides for Great Hanwood, including Road Cycling Routes around Great Hanwood, Hiking around Great Hanwood, and MTB Trails around Great Hanwood. Other guides cover running, easy hikes, and general cycling.
The official website for Great Hanwood Parish Council is www.greathanwoodpc.org.uk. This site provides local information and resources for the community. For direct inquiries, a phone number is also available.
The well-distributed rainfall in Great Hanwood sustains lush green landscapes throughout the year. Seasonal changes bring a vibrant palette of colors, from bluebell woods in spring to harvest golds in autumn. This makes the area appealing for outdoor pursuits across different seasons.

