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Bishops Castle – Bishop's Castle Town Centre loop from Bankshead

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Bishops Castle – Bishop's Castle Town Centre loop from Bankshead

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Bishops Castle – Bishop's Castle Town Centre loop from Bankshead

01:47

6.08km

180m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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2.30 km

Bishops Castle

Highlight • Castle

2.74 km

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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6.08 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.64 km

2.30 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.17 km

2.51 km

371 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

26°C

13°C

65 %

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Bishops Castle – Bishop's Castle Town Centre loop from Bankshead

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Bishop's Castle Town Centre

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