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Mortimer Forest – High Vinnalls Summit loop from Richard's Castle

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Mortimer Forest – High Vinnalls Summit loop from Richard's Castle

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Mortimer Forest – High Vinnalls Summit loop from Richard's Castle

02:28

21.8km

600m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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: July 11, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.76 km for 305 m

After 11.4 km for 195 m

After 16.8 km for 139 m

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Parking

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3.87 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Although originally made up of ancient royal chases and deer parks, the forest we see today was largely planted by the Forestry Commission in the 1920s.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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9.22 km

Bringewood

Forest

16.9 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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17.8 km

View From the Top

Highlight • Viewpoint

17.8 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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21.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.5 km

5.68 km

1.17 km

416 m

Surfaces

20.0 km

1.17 km

601 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Sunday 19 July

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Mortimer Forest – High Vinnalls Summit loop from Richard's Castle

Descent from High Vinnalls

Mortimer Forest

Mortimer Forest

View From the Top

High Vinnalls Summit

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