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West Midlands Region

Bishop'S Castle

Clun Castle & Bury Iron Age Hill Fort from Bishops Castle — Shropshire

Bike touring routes & trails

West Midlands Region

Bishop'S Castle

Clun Castle & Bury Iron Age Hill Fort from Bishops Castle — Shropshire

Moderate

5

riders

Clun Castle & Bury Iron Age Hill Fort from Bishops Castle — Shropshire

01:55

26.6km

400m

Cycling

Embark on a moderate touring bicycle adventure from Bishop's Castle to explore historic landmarks and scenic Shropshire Hills. This 16.5-mile (26.6 km) route, with an elevation gain of 1310 feet (399 metres), takes about 1 hour and 55 minutes to complete. You will cycle along quiet country roads, through ancient…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Shropshire Hills AONB

Waypoints

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1

308 m

Bishop's Castle Town Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

A settlement of Saxon heritage, Bishop's Castle is a little market town which draws hikers from all over the country. It has excellent access to numerous walking trails and enough …

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2

15.0 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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20.5 km

Bury Ditches Iron Age Hill Fort

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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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26.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.1 km

3.09 km

998 m

453 m

Surfaces

18.4 km

4.82 km

3.14 km

317 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

27°C

13°C

47 %

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