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Hopton Castle – Redlake Valley loop from Bucknell

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Hopton Castle – Redlake Valley loop from Bucknell

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Hopton Castle – Redlake Valley loop from Bucknell

04:08

14.6km

310m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 13.6 km for 79 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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259 m

Bucknell Village

Highlight • Settlement

There's a railway station at Bucknell about 3 minutes walk past the Sitwell Arms pub, and the Celtic X48 bus calls at the station too(timetable is valid until December 2025) There's also the 738/740 Minsterley Motors bus to and from Knighton/Ludlow via Leintwardine with a very helpful regular driver.

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6.02 km

Hopton Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Hopton Castle, located in Shropshire, is a historic fortification that dates back to the 12th century. This medieval castle played a significant role in the English Civil War and was the site of a famous siege in 1644. The castle is surrounded by beautiful countryside making it a great location for a stroll or picnic.

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7.41 km

Forest Path in Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

keep going then turn left

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9.47 km

Overgrown Bramble Path

Highlight • Trail

avoid like the plague if in shorts. your legs will thank you later

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11.7 km

Redlake Valley

Highlight • Natural

The Forestry Commission is creating a new wood in the valley and it plans to open up a ride adjacent to the road which would be good when it happens; I'll post it. When you leave the lane to rise up the left hand side of a field, you'll see a dwelling on the left and the OS map will show the path running up through the garden. This is not the case now-follow the diversion signs up to a kissing gate above the property on the left. Once through the gate go right.

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13.0 km

Puddle Crossing in Shropshire Hills

Highlight • Trail

a good time to rinse off the mud and sh1t

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13.6 km

Holly Bush Trail

Highlight • Forest

Steep, technical climb

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13.6 km

The Baron at Bucknell

Highlight • Restaurant

Lovely little country pub, with great food and a warm atmosphere

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14.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.60 km

4.42 km

1.23 km

1.19 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.13 km

4.38 km

1.47 km

479 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Wednesday 15 July

27°C

11°C

0 %

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Hopton Castle – Redlake Valley loop from Bucknell

Bucknell Village

Hopton Castle

Forest Path in Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Overgrown Bramble Path

Redlake Valley

Puddle Crossing in Shropshire Hills

Holly Bush Trail

The Baron at Bucknell

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