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Mortimer Forest – High Vinnalls Summit loop from Downton Castle

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West Midlands Region

Mortimer Forest – High Vinnalls Summit loop from Downton Castle

Hard

14

riders

Mortimer Forest – High Vinnalls Summit loop from Downton Castle

02:07

19.4km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.11 km for 125 m

After 9.33 km for 139 m

After 10.6 km for 167 m

After 16.7 km for 195 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

1.51 km

Bringewood

Forest

2

4.05 km

Start of the Mountain Bike Trail

Highlight • Trail

3

9.38 km

Mortimer Forest

Highlight • Trail

Straddling the border between Herefordshire and Shropshire is Mortimer Forest. It's an invigorating place to walk, with enchanting, hilly trails and plenty of wildlife. The forest reaches its highest point …

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4

10.3 km

View From the Top

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

10.3 km

High Vinnalls Summit

Highlight • Forest

High Vinnalls is the highest point in Mortimer Forest at 1,230 feet (375 m) and is considered part of the Shropshire Hills family, despite being in North Herefordshire. It rewards …

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6

13.2 km

Mortimer Forest

Highlight • Forest

Although originally made up of ancient royal chases and deer parks, the forest we see today was largely planted by the Forestry Commission in the 1920s. It was named after …

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B

19.4 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.8 km

2.58 km

1.76 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

1.76 km

339 m

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Friday 9 October

13°C

8°C

19 %

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