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Clun Castle Ruins – Hopton Castle loop from Bury Ditches

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Clun Castle Ruins – Hopton Castle loop from Bury Ditches

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5.0

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Clun Castle Ruins – Hopton Castle loop from Bury Ditches

03:14

48.8km

590m

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

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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56 m

Bury Ditches Iron Age Hill Fort

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bury Ditches is an Iron Age hill fort from about 500BC. It is one of the best kept hill forts in England. There are great views to be had of …

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6.61 km

The White Horse Inn, Clun

Highlight • Settlement

A great pub with hearty meals, just perfect after a long day's riding (just make sure you arrive before 9pm!). The rooms are inexpensive and spacious, though the bar below can be quite lively at weekends!

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6.78 km

Clun Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Norman Castle that is now an impressive ruin. Run by English Heritage and a fine place to explore.

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19.6 km

Panpunton Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

Small campsite on the route of the Sustrans NCN and the Offas Dyke path. There is a single shower and toilet as well as drinking water. When we stayed in …

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30.6 km

Brampton Bryan Park

Highlight • Historical Site

A beautiful deer park on the edge of Brampton Bryan village, Brampton Bryan Park was established in the the 15th century as a hunting grounds. Today, you will find fairytale …

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31.0 km

Aardvark Books Café

Highlight • Cafe

Bike friendly cafe open Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 4pm.

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31.0 km

Aardvark Books

Highlight • Cafe

Great place for Coffee, Cakes and so many great books to browse through

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39.2 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 …

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48.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.0 km

1.95 km

1.85 km

Surfaces

32.2 km

15.9 km

584 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Sunday 19 July

26°C

8°C

0 %

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Clun Castle Ruins – Hopton Castle loop from Bury Ditches

Bury Ditches Iron Age Hill Fort

The White Horse Inn, Clun

Clun Castle Ruins

Panpunton Campsite

Brampton Bryan Park

Aardvark Books Café

Aardvark Books

Hopton Castle

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