Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Routes

Ludlow Castle – Mortimer Forest loop from Ludlow

Routes

Ludlow Castle – Mortimer Forest loop from Ludlow

Hard

5.0

(3)

riders

Ludlow Castle – Mortimer Forest loop from Ludlow

04:47

63.9km

1,060m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 20.6 km for 139 m

After 46.3 km for 312 m

After 62.5 km for 57 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1.01 km

Ludlow Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the earliest stone castles in England, this remarkable Norman castle stands over the River Teme in the historic town of Ludlow. Almost 1,000 years old, the ruins are …

Tip by

1.41 km

Dinham Bridge with a view of Ludlow Castle

Highlight • River

Medieval bridge with a great view of Ludlow castle. Riding in or out of Ludown, just stop and appreciate the number of people that have crossed this bridge since the 12th Century.

Tip by

6.97 km

Bringewood

Forest

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Although originally made up of ancient royal chases and deer parks, the forest we see today was largely planted by the Forestry Commission in the 1920s.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

Tip by

19.4 km

Straddling the border between Herefordshire and Shropshire is Mortimer Forest. It's an invigorating place to walk, with enchanting, hilly trails and plenty of wildlife. The forest reaches its highest point …

Tip by

24.7 km

Wheely Wonderful Cycling at Petchfield Farm

Highlight • Rest Area

Wheely Wonderful Cycling is based just on the border of England and Wales. Run by Kay and Chris Dartnell, from their base; Petchfield Farm near Ludlow. We have been organising …

Tip by

33.1 km

Wigmore Rolls

Forest

50.4 km

Mountain Pass

58.7 km

Oakly Park Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Not technical, no. Not steep. And entirely possibly too much asphalt for many. But this is a lovely, pretty, quiet, well surfaced bridleway, perfect for a gentle spin, or watching the kids hurtle off into the distance.

Tip by

62.5 km

Dinham Weir

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Weir is a very pretty place to take a rest and to enjoy the scenery. East of the weir is Ludlow Castle, although history records that the whole town …

Tip by

63.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.4 km

24.2 km

4.33 km

1.68 km

1.58 km

683 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.1 km

25.4 km

10.4 km

875 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

16°C

7°C

56 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Nearby routes

Hard

5.0

St Mary's Church, Gladestry – View of the Welsh Borders loop from Kington

05:56h

73.6km

1,470m

Hard

5.0

Ludlow Castle – Mortimer Forest loop from Ludlow

04:47h

63.9km

1,060m

Moderate

4.3

Coalport Bridge – Jackfield Free Bridge loop from Bridgnorth

01:38h

29.9km

230m

Hard

Knighton Clock Tower – View from Goytre Tump loop from Knighton

03:11h

36.3km

900m

Hard

5.0

Wyre Forest – Wyre Forest loop from Bliss Gate

01:19h

15.4km

230m

Hard

4.5

Wyre Forest – Wyre Forest loop from Bliss Gate

02:41h

36.7km

570m

Moderate

5.0

Bewdley Riverside Promenade – Wyre Forest loop from Pound Bank(K'minster)-Council Houses

01:22h

21.1km

310m

Hard

5.0

Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint – Long Mynd Ridgeline loop from Church Stretton

02:25h

34.7km

630m

Moderate

3.0

Ludlow Food Centre – Ludford Bridge loop from Ludlow

02:03h

27.6km

430m

Hard

Knighton Clock Tower – View from Goytre Tump loop from Knighton

05:21h

65.3km

1,180m

Hard

Long Mynd Ridgeline – Pole Bank Summit and Viewpoint loop from Church Stretton

02:22h

34.7km

580m

Moderate

Coalport Bridge – Bridgnorth Bridge loop from Bridgnorth

02:05h

34.6km

390m

Ludlow Castle – Mortimer Forest loop from Ludlow

Ludlow Castle

Dinham Bridge with a view of Ludlow Castle

Mortimer Forest

No Way

Mortimer Forest

Wheely Wonderful Cycling at Petchfield Farm

Oakly Park Bridleway

Dinham Weir

Nearby routes

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️