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Whittington Castle – Mule Café Racer loop from Gobowen

Whittington Castle – Mule Café Racer loop from Gobowen

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Whittington Castle – Mule Café Racer loop from Gobowen

02:08

48.0km

320m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 42.6 km for 91 m

After 42.8 km for 91 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.30 km

Kitchen at Whittington Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Next to the road it makes for an interesting stop especially if you are into Norman ruins.

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5.36 km

Whittington Castle is a castle in northern Shropshire, England, owned and managed by the Whittington Castle Preservation Fund. The castle was originally a motte-and-bailey castle, but this was replaced in …

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16.6 km

The Knockin Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Lots of lovely fresh bread available from Smiths Bakery in Oswestry and delicious bloomers hot cross buns.
Friendly village shop and one of the oldest post offices

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26.2 km

Laundry Wood

Forest

41.7 km

Square One Café Bar

Highlight • Cafe

located in the old square it's a great place to stop for a brake, there's a great amount of outdoor seating either out in the sun or in the shade. …

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42.2 km

Mule Café Racer

Highlight • Cycleway

Mule is a bike shop and cafe in Ostwestry. As well as good coffee and food, they run group rides and other events too. Well worth checking out.

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42.7 km

Historic Timber-Framed Building in Oswestry

Highlight • Structure

42.8 km

Noodle Bar

Highlight • Restaurant

the best pad Thai

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44.1 km

Cambrian Heritage Railways, Oswestry

Highlight • Settlement

Cambrian Heritage Railway, museum, cafe and brewery. Steam and vintage diesel trains. Seasonal opening/train running times - see website cambrianrailways.com

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48.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.8 km

6.38 km

544 m

474 m

473 m

288 m

Surfaces

44.6 km

2.94 km

414 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Wednesday 24 June

33°C

18°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Whittington Castle – Mule Café Racer loop from Gobowen

Kitchen at Whittington Castle