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Richard'S Castle (Shropshire)

Mortimer Forest – High Vinnalls Summit loop from Richard's Castle

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Mountain biking trails

United Kingdom

England

West Midlands Region

Richard'S Castle (Shropshire)

Mortimer Forest – High Vinnalls Summit loop from Richard's Castle

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Mortimer Forest – High Vinnalls Summit loop from Richard's Castle

01:19

12.0km

360m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.04 km for 139 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.91 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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5.03 km

View From the Top

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5.03 km

High Vinnalls Summit

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High Vinnalls is the highest point in Mortimer Forest at 1,230 feet (375 m) and is considered part of the Shropshire Hills family, despite being in North Herefordshire. It rewards …

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12.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.54 km

2.43 km

553 m

260 m

186 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

739 m

260 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

18°C

11°C

58 %

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Mortimer Forest – High Vinnalls Summit loop from Richard's Castle

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Mortimer Forest

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High Vinnalls Summit

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