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Clun Stone Bridge – Hopton Castle loop from Bury Ditches

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Clun Stone Bridge – Hopton Castle loop from Bury Ditches

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Clun Stone Bridge – Hopton Castle loop from Bury Ditches

02:48

43.6km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

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After 22.0 km for 79 m

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Waypoints

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Parking

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56 m

Bury Ditches Iron Age Hill Fort

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bury Ditches is an Iron Age hill fort from about 500BC. It is one of the best kept hill forts in England. There are great views to be had of …

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6.51 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 …

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6.61 km

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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6.76 km

Clun Stone Bridge

Highlight • Settlement

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

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22.0 km

Holly Bush Trail

Highlight • Forest

Steep, technical climb

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25.7 km

Elderwood Books

Highlight • Cafe

Bike friendly cafe open Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 4pm.

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25.8 km

Aardvark Books

Highlight • Cafe

Great place for Coffee, Cakes and so many great books to browse through

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34.0 km

Hopton Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Hopton Castle, located in Shropshire, is a historic fortification that dates back to the 12th century. This medieval castle played a significant role in the English Civil War and was …

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43.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.0 km

1.15 km

488 m

Surfaces

27.7 km

15.4 km

503 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Tuesday 1 September

20°C

13°C

91 %

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Clun Stone Bridge – Hopton Castle loop from Bury Ditches

Bury Ditches Iron Age Hill Fort

The Sun Inn, Clun

The White Horse Inn, Clun

Clun Stone Bridge

Holly Bush Trail

Elderwood Books

Aardvark Books

Hopton Castle

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