Biking Trails around Shropshire

Cycling routes within easy reach of St Milburga Chapel, near Ludlow. Please note that we have a brand new bike shed at the property.

Lightspout Waterfall via Carding Mill Valley

This ride is easy and good for families, as well as having picturesque views and rocky terrain for some adventure.

SY6 6JG

3.5 miles/5.5 km

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/england/shropshire/lightspout-waterfall-via-carding-mill-valley

The Wrekin

This out and back route is ideal bikers wanting to explore the woodland before the Wrekin, with some difficult sections as well as tranquil sections, making for a nice challenge.

TF6 5AL

3 miles/4.7 km

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/england/shropshire/the-wrekin

Long Mynd Circular via Bridges

A circular loop with spectacular views, this trail offers farming landscapes, forests and vast grassy fields, with lots of varied terrain.

SY5 0ST

8.75 mils/14.0 km

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/england/shropshire/long-mynd-circular-via-bridges

Church Stretton and Caer Caradoc Circular

This trail is moderately difficult, with spectacular views and a path that gets very muddy in some places.

SY6 6AF

6 miles/10.0 km

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/england/shropshire/church-stretton-and-caer-caradoc-circular

Church Stretton, Polar Bank, and Long Mynd Loop

A route for people who want a challenge, this route contains stunning views and several pubs near the start of the trail.

SY6 6JG

15.75 miles/25.3 km

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/england/shropshire/church-stretton-polar-bank-and-long-mynd-loop

Long Mynd, Shropshire Circular

This route winds about in a figure eight, with some long inclines to spectacular views from the top of Pole Bank.

SY6 6QE

19.75 miles/31.9 km

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/england/shropshire/long-mynd-shropshire-circular

Wart Hill Circular

A rural adventure that winds through fields and forested regions, with wonderful views and some muddy parts.

Wistanstow, SY7 8DG

6.5 miles/10.6 km

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/england/shropshire/wart-hill-circular

Bridges and Picklescott

This trail follows riverbanks and woodland to Picklescott and back again, with breathtaking views through a variety of environments.

SY5 0ST

7.5 miles/12.2 km

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/england/shropshire/bridges-and-picklescott

Lawley to Caer Caradoc Loop

This is a moderately challenging route with steep hill climbs to the peaks of Lawley Hill and Caer Caradoc, which have spectacular views.

SY5 7QJ

8 miles/13.5 km

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/england/shropshire/lawley-to-caer-caradoc-loop

Carding Mill Valley and Caer Caradoc Circular

A challenging route with panoramic views, with opportunities to enjoy wild swimming in the nearby reservoir.

SY6 6AF

11.5 miles/18.5 km

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/england/shropshire/carding-mill-valley-and-caer-caradoc-circular

Church Stretton and Midland Gliding Circular

This trail winds through picturesque countryside and up rolling hills, with splendid views over the surrounding area.

SY6 6BX

16 miles/25.9 km

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/england/shropshire/church-stretton-and-midland-gliding-circular

The Wrekin Up and Over

This is a challenging route that passes up and down hills on a winding path and is excellent for stamina if completed without stopping.

TF6 5AL

5 miles/7.9 km

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/england/shropshire/the-wrekin-up-and-over

Clun to Craven Arms

This is a challenging point-to-point trail that travels through the countryside in a breathtaking environment.

SY7 8NY

11 miles/18.3 km

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/england/shropshire/clun-to-craven-arms

Road Biking

Wrekin, Little Wenlock and Horsehay Circular

This trail travels along paved roads through the countryside, passing woodland, fields and farmland, with a pub along the way.

TF6 5AL

9 miles/14.3 km

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/england/shropshire/wrekin-little-wenlock-and-horsehay-circular

Bike touring

Craven Arms, Clunton and Bucknell Circular

A long and challenging route, this route explores hills and local farms as well as beautiful woods, but it can become muddy in places.

SY7 9PY

47 miles/76.3 km

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/england/shropshire/craven-arms-clunton-and-nucknell-circular