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West Midlands Region

Walford, Letton And Newton

Hopton Castle – Clun Castle Ruins loop from Buckton and Coxall

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United Kingdom

England

West Midlands Region

Walford, Letton And Newton

Hopton Castle – Clun Castle Ruins loop from Buckton and Coxall

Hard

5.0

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Hopton Castle – Clun Castle Ruins loop from Buckton and Coxall

02:54

43.1km

550m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

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7.51 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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17.9 km

The Maltings Café

Highlight • Cafe

Check out the Rocky Road

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18.0 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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18.2 km

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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18.5 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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29.6 km

Panpunton Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

Small campsite on the route of the Sustrans NCN and the Offas Dyke path. There is a single shower and toilet as well as drinking water. When we stayed in …

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31.1 km

Knighton Clock Tower

Highlight • Monument

Knighton is a market town with winding streets and half-timbered houses. There is evidence of human settlement at Knighton since the Stone Age, but the town you see today is …

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31.1 km

Tower House Gallery Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great stop for cyclists, good coffee, cake and lunchtime light meals. Massive selection of teas. Interesting items for sale

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43.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.7 km

4.61 km

2.10 km

769 m

Surfaces

31.2 km

9.95 km

1.18 km

855 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

21°C

12°C

36 %

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Hopton Castle – Clun Castle Ruins loop from Buckton and Coxall

Hopton Castle

The Maltings Café

The White Horse Inn, Clun

Clun Castle Ruins

Clun Stone Bridge

Panpunton Campsite

Knighton Clock Tower

Tower House Gallery Café

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