The Six Bells, Bishop's Castle – Lydbury North loop from Bishop's Castle

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The Six Bells, Bishop's Castle – Lydbury North loop from Bishop's Castle

Moderate

4.8

(4)

hikers

The Six Bells, Bishop's Castle – Lydbury North loop from Bishop's Castle

03:58

13.8km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

349 m

The Six Bells, Bishop's Castle

Highlight • Pub

382 m

Colorful Houses of Bishop's Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

A small market town in Shropshire but only just east of the Welsh border. many of the old pubs and breweries in the centre of the town are painted in …

Tip by

9.32 km

Lydbury North

Highlight • Settlement

13.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.64 km

5.22 km

1.98 km

Surfaces

6.33 km

3.73 km

3.69 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

17°C

8°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

May 29, 2025,Hike

Excellent route. Varied paths many across cropped fields. Paths behind Lydbury North are hardly used ancient paths that are nearly overgrown, interesting and enjoyable walking.