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West Midlands Region

Richard's Castle

View of Ludlow – Ludford Bridge loop from Richard's Castle

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West Midlands Region

Richard's Castle

View of Ludlow – Ludford Bridge loop from Richard's Castle

Moderate

6

riders

View of Ludlow – Ludford Bridge loop from Richard's Castle

01:25

20.1km

350m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.2 km for 73 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

5.84 km

Burrell Wood

Forest

2

9.65 km

Mortimer Forest

Highlight • Forest

Although originally made up of ancient royal chases and deer parks, the forest we see today was largely planted by the Forestry Commission in the 1920s. It was named after …

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3

13.2 km

View of Ludlow and Ludlow Castle from Whitcliffe Common

Highlight • Forest

Possibly one of the best vantage points to enjoy the Shropshire market town of Ludlow, Whitcliffe Common is a wonderful place to explore. Best enjoyed on foot thanks to the …

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4

13.3 km

View of Ludlow

Highlight • Viewpoint

After great descent you see fantastic panorama view for Ludlow

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5

14.1 km

Ludford Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This gorgeous, Grade I-listed bridge connects the village of Ludford to the historic town of Ludlow. Spanning the River Teme, the bridge was the site of a small battle during …

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16.8 km

Lodge Covert

Forest

B

20.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

123 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.9 km

5.00 km

158 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Sunday 18 October

13°C

5°C

84 %

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