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West Midlands Region

Hopton Castle – Hopton Woods Car Park loop from Clunbury

Bike touring routes & trails

West Midlands Region

Hopton Castle – Hopton Woods Car Park loop from Clunbury

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riders

Hopton Castle – Hopton Woods Car Park loop from Clunbury

02:28

27.5km

600m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

705 m

The Bridges Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

old style place with tea room, feed yourself on long rides...

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2

5.62 km

Hopton Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Hopton Castle, located in Shropshire, is a historic fortification that dates back to the 12th century. This medieval castle played a significant role in the English Civil War and was the site of a famous siege in 1644. The castle is surrounded by beautiful countryside making it a great location for a stroll or picnic.

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3

7.91 km

Hopton Woods Mountain Bike Trails

Highlight • Trail

The whole of Hopton Wood is festooned with some of the best trails the county has to offer. Stiff climbs, screaming descents, technical riding galore, and smooth singletrack all blend into enormous fun. There are a variety of trails here to suit all palates.

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4

8.00 km

Blue Trail

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5

9.59 km

Forest Path in Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

keep going then turn left

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6

17.9 km

Hopton Woods Car Park

Highlight • Trail

If the Hopton Castle side is busy there is space to park a few vehicles here, with the bonus of having the Blue figure 8 loop to warm up on.

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B

27.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

8.13 km

5.58 km

510 m

137 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

9.92 km

3.55 km

137 m

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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10°C

24 %

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