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Ludlow Castle – Ludford Bridge loop from Bucknell

Road cycling routes

West Midlands Region

Ludlow Castle – Ludford Bridge loop from Bucknell

Hard

11

riders

Ludlow Castle – Ludford Bridge loop from Bucknell

04:49

106km

1,100m

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: August 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 54.3 km for 58 m

After 54.7 km for 109 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

9.36 km

Mountain Pass

Mountain Pass

2

20.8 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

3

21.5 km

Ludford Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This gorgeous, Grade I-listed bridge connects the village of Ludford to the historic town of Ludlow. Spanning the River Teme, the bridge was the site of a small battle during …

Tip by

4

30.7 km

View of Nipperstone from the West

Highlight • Natural Monument

33.4 km

Starvecrow Covert

Forest

6

53.4 km

Bridgnorth Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Bridgnorth is beautifully perched atop a sandstone cliff with spectacular views of the Severn Valley. Being divided by the river gives off the impression of it being two towns really, …

Tip by

7

54.3 km

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway Top Station

Highlight • Structure

For over a century Bridgnorth Cliff Railway has been transporting the people of Bridgnorth up and down the 111 ft sandstone cliffs that separate High Town from Low Town

Tip by

8

54.7 km

Bridgnorth Castle Ruins

Highlight • Monument

Bridgnorth Castle was founded in 1101-1102 by Robert de Belleme, Earl of Shrewsbury. It was a mighty fortress in its heyday but fell into a state of disrepair by 1281 …

Tip by

9

55.0 km

Bridgnorth Town Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

Bridgnorth Town Hall is a black and white building erected in 1650.

Tip by

10

93.3 km

Aston on Clun Village Green

Highlight • Settlement

Pretty south Shropshire village with some lovely period houses to admire as you roll through. And some good bench options if you require a rest.

Tip by

B

106 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

89.9 km

15.1 km

1.18 km

167 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

103 km

3.24 km

289 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Wednesday 21 October

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6°C

42 %

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