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Clun Castle – Clun Castle Ruins loop from Clun

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Clun Castle – Clun Castle Ruins loop from Clun

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Clun Castle – Clun Castle Ruins loop from Clun

05:28

18.0km

590m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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86 m

Clun Stone Bridge

Highlight • Settlement

Nice bridge across the stream in Clun. There is a good cafe on one side to stop and refuel.

Tip by

430 m

Clun Castle is a Grade I-listed Norman fortress dating back to the 11th century. A vital line of defence in case of an attack from the Welsh, the castle then lost its importance to Arundel Castle.

This historic building was ruined by the 16th century and today is managed by English Heritage and owned by the Duke of Norfolk. Despite its ruined state, it remains very impressive and is free to enter.

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612 m

Clun Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Norman Castle that is now an impressive ruin. Run by English Heritage and a fine place to explore.

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5.85 km

Bury Ditches hillfort (Sunny Hill)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sunny Hill is the site of Bury Ditches, an Iron Age hillfort dating back to around 500 BC. The fort is exceptionally well-preserved and has impressive defensive earthworks. Once covered in trees, planted by the Forestry Commission, a series of storms led to them being removed and today, the views are fantastic.

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15.3 km

Fungi on Tree Trunk in Sowdley Wood

Highlight • Natural

Amazing fungi to admire on the climb up through Sowdley Wood

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17.6 km

The Maltings Café

Highlight • Cafe

Check out the Rocky Road

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17.6 km

The Sun Inn, Clun

Highlight • Settlement

The Sun at Clun
This 16th century coaching house offers a warm welcome to walkers. The front door opens into a bar with stone flag floors, exposed beams and stoves in both rooms which add to the character of this lovely old inn. There’s a range of traditional beers including Hobsons Best Bitter and the rare Dark Mild.
Accommodation is available-contact the pub directly.
The Sun Inn, High Street, Clun, SY7 8JB
Tel: 01588 640999
E mail: beer@thesuninnclun.co.uk

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17.7 km

The White Horse Inn, Clun

Highlight • Settlement

A great pub with hearty meals, just perfect after a long day's riding (just make sure you arrive before 9pm!). The rooms are inexpensive and spacious, though the bar below can be quite lively at weekends!

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18.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.22 km

4.03 km

3.59 km

3.05 km

871 m

210 m

Surfaces

6.18 km

4.85 km

3.04 km

2.72 km

1.18 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Sunday 30 August

20°C

11°C

59 %

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Clun Castle – Clun Castle Ruins loop from Clun

Clun Stone Bridge

Clun Castle

Clun Castle Ruins

Bury Ditches hillfort (Sunny Hill)

Fungi on Tree Trunk in Sowdley Wood

The Maltings Café

The Sun Inn, Clun

The White Horse Inn, Clun

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