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Bromfield & Downton Gorge loop from Ludlow — Shropshire Hills

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Bromfield & Downton Gorge loop from Ludlow — Shropshire Hills

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Bromfield & Downton Gorge loop from Ludlow — Shropshire Hills

06:41

24.2km

420m

Hiking

Embark on the Bromfield & Downton Gorge loop from Ludlow, a difficult hike spanning 15.0 miles (24.2 km) with a substantial 1376 feet (419 metres) of elevation gain. This challenging route, taking around 6 hours and 41 minutes, leads you through a dramatic landscape where the River Teme carves its…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Downton Gorge National Nature Reserve

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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786 m

Ludlow Town Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Ludlow is a medieval market town and has more beautiful buildings than you can shake a stick at. With cobbled streets and black and white timbered buildings, it's an incredibly picturesque location.

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5.39 km

St Mary the Virgin Church, Bromfield

Highlight • Historical Site

Bromfield is a pretty, riverside village with plenty to do, while being perfectly placed as a base for walking in the local Shropshire Hills. Visit the Grade I-listed St Mary …

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13.7 km

Downton Gorge

Highlight • Natural Monument

A beautiful gorge where the River Teme cuts through a limestone ridge. The area is National Nature Reserve and a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

It is one of the …

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24.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

8.19 km

3.25 km

1.09 km

504 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.8 km

3.82 km

2.20 km

1.38 km

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Monday 25 May

31°C

13°C

31 %

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Bromfield & Downton Gorge loop from Ludlow — Shropshire Hills

Ludlow Town Centre

St Mary the Virgin Church, Bromfield

Downton Gorge

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