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Blue Trail – Hopton Woods Car Park loop from Knighton

Mountain biking trails

Blue Trail – Hopton Woods Car Park loop from Knighton

Moderate

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Blue Trail – Hopton Woods Car Park loop from Knighton

03:02

34.2km

700m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 48 m for 8 m

After 34.1 km for 8 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

5.18 km

Forest Singletrack in Shropshire Hills

Highlight • Forest

lovely little bit of single-track, can get a little bit muddy.

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2

7.00 km

Puddle Crossing in Shropshire Hills

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a good time to rinse off the mud and sh1t

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3

12.9 km

Blue Trail

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4

13.0 km

Hopton Woods Mountain Bike Trails

Highlight • Trail

The whole of Hopton Wood is festooned with some of the best trails the county has to offer. Stiff climbs, screaming descents, technical riding galore, and smooth singletrack all blend …

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5

14.6 km

Forest Path in Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

keep going then turn left

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6

23.0 km

Hopton Woods Car Park

Highlight • Trail

If the Hopton Castle side is busy there is space to park a few vehicles here, with the bonus of having the Blue figure 8 loop to warm up on.

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7

23.3 km

Dirt Path in Shropshire Hills National Landscape

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inside line is a mix of greasy and bitty. middle has better traction when turning.

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B

34.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

10.7 km

8.20 km

2.48 km

542 m

510 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

9.75 km

5.86 km

4.20 km

2.96 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Saturday 22 August

22°C

4°C

0 %

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