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West Midlands Region

Richard's Castle

View of Ludlow – Ludford Bridge loop from Richard's Castle

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West Midlands Region

Richard's Castle

View of Ludlow – Ludford Bridge loop from Richard's Castle

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View of Ludlow – Ludford Bridge loop from Richard's Castle

01:29

21.0km

370m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.1 km for 56 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

3.26 km

View of the Teme Valley from Dionscourt Hill

Highlight • Summit

This viewpoint, below the summit of Dionscourt Hill at 291m, offers far-reaching vistas out across the Teme valley - a great place to pause for breath after the climb.

Tip by

6.90 km

Burrell Wood

Forest

3

14.1 km

View of Ludlow

Highlight • Viewpoint

After great descent you see fantastic panorama view for Ludlow

Tip by

4

14.2 km

View of Ludlow and Ludlow Castle from Whitcliffe Common

Highlight • Forest

Possibly one of the best vantage points to enjoy the Shropshire market town of Ludlow, Whitcliffe Common is a wonderful place to explore. Best enjoyed on foot thanks to the …

Tip by

5

15.1 km

Ludford Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This gorgeous, Grade I-listed bridge connects the village of Ludford to the historic town of Ludlow. Spanning the River Teme, the bridge was the site of a small battle during …

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17.7 km

Lodge Covert

Forest

B

21.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.8 km

5.09 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Tuesday 15 September

18°C

9°C

36 %

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