Dhustone Quarry Ruins – Nordy Bank Hillfort loop from Cleobury North

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Dhustone Quarry Ruins – Nordy Bank Hillfort loop from Cleobury North

Moderate

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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: August 5, 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

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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

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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