Alderford, a region centered around Alderford Lake in Shropshire, UK, offers a diverse landscape for outdoor pursuits. The area features a blend of gentle hills, picturesque countryside, and unique post-glacial wetlands known as the Meres and Mosses. This varied terrain provides opportunities for several sports like mountain biking, touring cycling, road cycling, hiking, and more.
The Alderford region provides 1 routes across several sports, catering to various skill levels and preferences. More than 7,000 visitors…
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4.4
(7)
22
riders
49.8km
03:45
200m
190m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
2
riders
21.4km
01:43
70m
70m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(4)
22
riders
70.8km
04:37
340m
340m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
riders
23.3km
01:20
80m
80m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(18)
204
riders
48.6km
03:07
200m
200m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(5)
46
riders
49.4km
03:40
200m
200m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(3)
39
riders
28.8km
02:09
140m
140m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
22
riders
20.0km
01:20
80m
80m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
(5)
20
hikers
9.46km
02:27
50m
50m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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26
hikers
6.97km
01:47
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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7
hikers
6.23km
01:37
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
(1)
11
hikers
6.09km
01:34
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
(1)
47
runners
19.4km
02:02
120m
120m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
runners
3.97km
00:26
20m
20m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
9
runners
6.72km
00:45
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
runners
9.54km
01:00
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
29
riders
51.2km
02:09
230m
230m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

19
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

15
riders
52.0km
02:03
200m
200m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

14
riders
60.5km
02:29
300m
300m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.5
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21
riders
39.1km
02:53
180m
180m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
42.4km
02:59
190m
190m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
38.9km
02:50
210m
210m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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18
riders
16.3km
00:48
60m
60m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Alderford offers a range of outdoor activities including Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Hiking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region provides diverse terrain suitable for various skill levels and preferences.
Alderford is characterized by its blend of gentle hills, picturesque countryside, and unique post-glacial wetlands known as the Meres and Mosses. Alderford Lake also provides opportunities for scenic walks and water-based activities.
Alderford features mountain biking routes that incorporate varied terrain, offering a mix of adventure and exploration. Detailed information on these trails is available in the MTB Trails around Alderford guide.
The Alderford region offers routes for touring cycling, road cycling, and gravel biking. These routes often traverse the Shropshire countryside, including paths along the Marriott's Way. Guides like Cycling around Alderford and Road Cycling Routes around Alderford provide further details.
Hikers can explore a network of trails that meander through gentle hills, alongside lakes, and through unique wetlands. These paths are generally flat to moderately rolling. The Hiking around Alderford guide offers comprehensive information.
Alderford offers routes suitable for all skill levels, including easy rides on mostly paved surfaces and generally flat public footpaths. The Easy hikes around Alderford guide highlights accessible options.
The region features the unique post-glacial wetlands known as the Meres and Mosses, which add ecological interest. Sparham Pools Nature Reserve, a wetland area from a former gravel quarry, is also rich in wildlife.
More than 7,000 visitors have shared their experiences on komoot for Alderford. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 400 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Alderford, including MTB Trails around Alderford, Cycling around Alderford, and Hiking around Alderford. Other guides cover road cycling, running, easy hikes, and gravel biking.
The official website for Alderford Lake, a central feature of the region, is alderford.com. This site provides information on activities and facilities.
For general inquiries and bookings related to Alderford Lake, contact can be made by phone at 01948 665914. This number connects directly to the lake's administration.

