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Ludlow Town Centre – Ludford Bridge loop from Croft and Yarpole

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Ludlow Town Centre – Ludford Bridge loop from Croft and Yarpole

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5.0

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Ludlow Town Centre – Ludford Bridge loop from Croft and Yarpole

03:11

39.3km

690m

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 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.1 km for 61 m

After 26.6 km for 57 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.69 km

Shropshire Lanes

Highlight • Cycleway

After the slightly harsher road surfaces of Herefordshire, the lovely Shropshire lanes are equally verdant and luscious, but more comfortable!

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11.3 km

View From the Top

Highlight • Viewpoint

11.3 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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26.4 km

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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26.6 km

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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28.2 km

Ludlow Tudor Architecture

Highlight • Settlement

28.2 km

Ludlow Town Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Ludlow is a medieval market town and has more beautiful buildings than you can shake a stick at. With cobbled streets and black and white timbered buildings, it's an incredibly picturesque location.

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28.7 km

Ludford Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This gorgeous, Grade I-listed bridge connects the village of Ludford to the historic town of Ludlow. Spanning the River Teme, the bridge was the site of a small battle during …

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31.4 km

Lodge Covert

Forest

39.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.5 km

7.43 km

6.25 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.9 km

13.4 km

5.75 km

191 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Monday 22 June

32°C

17°C

0 %

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Ludlow Town Centre – Ludford Bridge loop from Croft and Yarpole

Shropshire Lanes

View From the Top

High Vinnalls Summit

Dinham Bridge with a view of Ludlow Castle

Dinham Weir

Ludlow Tudor Architecture

Ludlow Town Centre

Ludford Bridge

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