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Mortimer Forest – High Vinnalls Summit loop from Ludlow

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Mortimer Forest – High Vinnalls Summit loop from Ludlow

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Mortimer Forest – High Vinnalls Summit loop from Ludlow

03:13

25.2km

750m

Running

Hard run. 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: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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214 m

Dinham Weir

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Weir is a very pretty place to take a rest and to enjoy the scenery. East of the weir is Ludlow Castle, although history records that the whole town …

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346 m

Dinham Bridge with a view of Ludlow Castle

Highlight • River

Medieval bridge with a great view of Ludlow castle. Riding in or out of Ludown, just stop and appreciate the number of people that have crossed this bridge since the 12th Century.

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729 m

View of Ludlow and Ludlow Castle from Whitcliffe Common

Highlight • Forest

Possibly one of the best vantage points to enjoy the Shropshire market town of Ludlow, Whitcliffe Common is a wonderful place to explore. Best enjoyed on foot thanks to the …

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750 m

View of Ludlow

Highlight • Viewpoint

After great descent you see fantastic panorama view for Ludlow

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2.34 km

Mortimer Forest Information Board

Highlight • Parking

Go explore Mortimer Forest, some information provided on the sign.

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13.6 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Although originally made up of ancient royal chases and deer parks, the forest we see today was largely planted by the Forestry Commission in the 1920s.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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16.2 km

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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17.1 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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25.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.40 km

8.97 km

3.24 km

2.89 km

516 m

225 m

Surfaces

17.0 km

4.72 km

2.98 km

439 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Tuesday 7 July

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Mortimer Forest – High Vinnalls Summit loop from Ludlow

Dinham Weir

Dinham Bridge with a view of Ludlow Castle

View of Ludlow and Ludlow Castle from Whitcliffe Common

View of Ludlow

Mortimer Forest Information Board

Mortimer Forest

Mortimer Forest

High Vinnalls Summit

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