Cycling in Shropshire’s Great Outdoors
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Cycling
In Shropshire
Shropshire’s Great Outdoors boasts numerous dedicated cycle paths and trails, perfect for both leisurely rides and more strenuous adventures. Whether you’re exploring the picturesque Wrekin or meandering along the River Severn, Shropshire provides a cycling experience that is both invigorating and beautiful.
Explore cycle routes in Shropshire
Marcher Castles way
Cycling UK have recently launched this new route exploring the splendour of the Marches.
Discover the breath-taking deserted beauty and fascinating, turbulent history of the heart of the English and Welsh border on this challenging but rewarding 290km MTB or gravel bike adventure
Getting out and about in the great outdoors by bike is easy in Shropshire
The market towns are a good place to start, with a number of circular cycle routes from each town. The towns all have a distinctive character and connection with the surrounding countryside, from the medieval jewel of Ludlow, with its links to the Shropshire Hills, to the canal town of Ellesmere, connected to the internationally important Meres and Mosses.
Gear up for adventure
Feel the rush as you tackle the mountain bike forest trails. Or, take your adventure up a notch—pencil in a challenge event and push your limits while creating lasting memories.
Mountain bike trails
Woodland trails at Hopton and Eastridge Woods.
Cycling events
Discover cycling challenge events throughout the county.
Looking for more of a challenge?
The 185m Shropshire Cycleway goes round the perimeter of the county and there are a number of National Cycle Routes that pass through Shropshire including the Mercian Way, which runs between Salisbury and Chester, and the Six Castles Cycleway between Shrewsbury and Leominster.