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Clun Castle – Clun Castle Ruins loop from Hopton Heath

Clun Castle – Clun Castle Ruins loop from Hopton Heath

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Clun Castle – Clun Castle Ruins loop from Hopton Heath

04:20

91.2km

1,040m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.6 km for 257 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.5 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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11.0 km

Clun Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Toward the end of this route a wonderful ruined castle gradually comes into view on the horizon, signifying that your day in the saddle is almost done. Clun Castle dates …

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11.6 km

Clun Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 …

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11.9 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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12.2 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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12.2 km

Postcard Cafe

Highlight • River

Excellent little cafe with delicious cake. Nice spot to sit by the river.

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30.5 km

Kerry Ridgeway Climb

Highlight • Trail

A tough 2.5 miles climb from Glanmule to achieve glorious views on the Kerry Ridgeway.

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45.1 km

Pen-y-banc

Forest

77.3 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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91.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

70.6 km

19.5 km

659 m

470 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

89.7 km

593 m

470 m

405 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

21°C

12°C

36 %

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Clun Castle – Clun Castle Ruins loop from Hopton Heath

The White Horse Inn, Clun

Clun Castle Ruins

Clun Castle

Clun Castle Ruins

Clun Stone Bridge

Postcard Cafe

Kerry Ridgeway Climb

Knighton Clock Tower

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