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Dhustone Quarry Ruins – Nordy Bank Hillfort loop from Cleobury North

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Dhustone Quarry Ruins – Nordy Bank Hillfort loop from Cleobury North

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Dhustone Quarry Ruins – Nordy Bank Hillfort loop from Cleobury North

01:41

17.3km

490m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.88 km for 121 m

After 12.0 km for 116 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.21 km

Ditton Enclosure

Forest

4.47 km

View Downhill from Brown Clee

Highlight • Viewpoint

Up to 21% incline

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5.03 km

Dhustone Quarry Ruins

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The ruined buildings are not actually castle ruins but old quarry buildings built around 1907. The hill was quarried from 1908 to 1937, largely for Dhustone. This hard, durable, almost …

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5.64 km

Abdon Burf Summit (Highest Point of Brown Clee Hill)

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Abdon Burf is the highest point in Shropshire and is the name for the higher of two summits on Brown Clee Hill. While much of the hill is covered in …

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5.98 km

Shropshire Way Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Rideable in both directions but classic Shropshire views whichever way you choose to ride it!

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7.23 km

Five Springs Descent

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This is the a great little descent - singletrack at the top. becoming doubletrack later on, which hurtle you into Cockshutford. It's expansive and wide open for the most part …

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9.70 km

Nordy Bank Iron Age Fort

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Great example of an Iron Age fort!

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10.2 km

Nordy Bank Hillfort

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Whilst quarrying has damaged part of Nordy Bank, much of this Iron Age hillfort remains in good condition with obvious ramparts. On Brown Clee Hill, the fort offers wonderful views …

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15.2 km

Clee Hill Lower Downhill Finish

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Finish a visit to Brown clee with a little smile on your face.
Fast, flowing, berms and jumps thanks to the trails pixies.

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17.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.26 km

4.97 km

3.91 km

1.74 km

1.14 km

Surfaces

8.06 km

4.89 km

3.38 km

689 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

17°C

7°C

53 %

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Dhustone Quarry Ruins – Nordy Bank Hillfort loop from Cleobury North

View Downhill from Brown Clee

Dhustone Quarry Ruins

Abdon Burf Summit (Highest Point of Brown Clee Hill)

Shropshire Way Bridleway

Five Springs Descent

Nordy Bank Iron Age Fort

Nordy Bank Hillfort

Clee Hill Lower Downhill Finish

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