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River Severn & Powis Castle loop from Welshpool

River Severn & Powis Castle loop from Welshpool

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River Severn & Powis Castle loop from Welshpool

04:10

77.5km

1,240m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very 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 5, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.97 km

Powis Castle and Gardens

Highlight • Castle

Powis Castle is a medieval fortress built in the 13th century by the Welsh ruler of Powys Gruffudd ap Gwenwynwyn.
The castle has been lived in, ransacked and modernised over the years since it's construction. It's now managed by the National Trust.
The castle is open from 10:00 - 16:00 everyday, members get in free but non-NT members will have to pay.
There is a café on site that's open from 10:00 and a small NT shop.

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50.4 km

Colorful Houses of Bishop's Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

A small market town in Shropshire but only just east of the Welsh border. many of the old pubs and breweries in the centre of the town are painted in bold colours and the new eco village on the edge f the town has been painted to reflect this.

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64.7 km

Castle Kitchen

Highlight • Cafe

77.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.4 km

9.66 km

2.04 km

1.56 km

619 m

223 m

Surfaces

56.1 km

21.2 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Sunday 10 May

12°C

4°C

25 %

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River Severn & Powis Castle loop from Welshpool

Powis Castle and Gardens

Colorful Houses of Bishop's Castle

Castle Kitchen

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