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Oswestry Cycle Rides Route 3: Vyrnwy Valley Voyage (21 mile)
Explore the Severn and Vyrnwy river flood plains south of Oswestry with lovely views of the surrounding hills. This short-cut route of 21 miles offers the chance to take in the countryside heritage area at Llanymynech. The 28 mile route is mostly fairly flat but there is one very steep descent to Porth-y-waen so excellent brakes are needed.
Oswestry Cycle Rides Route 3: Vyrnwy Valley Voyage (28 mile)
Explore the Severn and Vyrnwy river flood plains south of Oswestry with lovely views of the surrounding hills. This short-cut route of 21 miles offers the chance to take in the countryside heritage area at Llanymynech. The 28 mile route is mostly fairly flat but there is one very steep descent to Porth-y-waen so excellent brakes are needed.
Oswestry Cycle Rides Route 4: Ellesmere Explorer (20.5 miles)
This 31 mile ride, with optional short cuts, has fantastic views and the chance to visit two important market towns and some interesting villages. The area is renowned for its beautiful glacial lakes as well as the canals that survive the rail and car ages. This route is not suitable for young or inexperienced cyclists.
Oswestry Cycle Rides Route 4: Ellesmere Explorer (24.5 miles)
This 31 mile ride, with optional short cuts, has fantastic views and the chance to visit two important market towns and some interesting villages. The area is renowned for its beautiful glacial lakes as well as the canals that survive the rail and car ages. This route is not suitable for young or inexperienced cyclists.
Oswestry Cycle Rides Route 4: Ellesmere Explorer (26.5 miles)
This 31 mile ride, with optional short cuts, has fantastic views and the chance to visit two important market towns and some interesting villages. The area is renowned for its beautiful glacial lakes as well as the canals that survive the rail and car ages. This route is not suitable for young or inexperienced cyclists.
Oswestry Cycle Rides Route 4: Ellesmere Explorer (31miles)
This 31 mile ride, with optional short cuts, has fantastic views and the chance to visit two important market towns and some interesting villages. The area is renowned for its beautiful glacial lakes as well as the canals that survive the rail and car ages. This route is not suitable for young or inexperienced cyclists.
Shrewsbury Cycle Rides Route 1: Home Farm Highlights (10 mile)
A 10 mile or longer 16 mile circular cycle route from Shrewsbury. A gentle route following Route 81 through Uffington and Upton Magna to Home Farm, Attingham, with an option to extend to Rodington.
Shrewsbury Cycle Rides Route 1: Home Farm Highlights (16 mile)
A 16 mile or 10 mile circular cycle route from Shrewsbury. A gentle route following Route 81 through Uffington and Upton Magna to Home Farm, Attingham, with an option to extend to Rodington.
Shrewsbury Cycle Rides Route 2: Around Attingham
A 16 mile circular cycle route from Shrewsbury that combines some places of interest in Shrewsbury with visits to Attingham Park and Home Farm.
Shrewsbury Cycle Rides Route 3: Acton Burnell Adventure (23 mile)
A 23 mile circular cycle route from Shrewsbury, with 29 mile longer option. A ride for more experienced cyclists with great views of Wenlock Edge, The Wrekin and visits to Acton Burnell Castle and Venus Pool Nature Reserve.
Shrewsbury Cycle Rides Route 3: Acton Burnell Adventure (29 mile)
A 29 mile circular cycle route from Shrewsbury, with 23 mile shortcut. A longer ride for more experienced cyclists with great views of Wenlock Edge, The Wrekin and visits to Acton Burnell Castle and Venus Pool Nature Reserve.
Shrewsbury Cycle Rides Route 4: Lyth Hill Loop (13 mile)
A 17 mile circular cycle route from Shrewsbury, with 13 mile shortcut. A rewarding ride, with a few challenging climbs offering wonderful views over the Shropshire Hills and taking in Lyth Hill Country Park.
Shrewsbury Cycle Rides Route 4: Lyth Hill Loop (17 mile)
A 17 mile circular cycle route from Shrewsbury, with 13 mile shortcut. A rewarding ride, with a few challenging climbs offering wonderful views over the Shropshire Hills and taking in Lyth Hill Country Park.
Shropshire Cycleway
A long distance unsigned 195 mile cycle route around Shropshire's border.
Shropshire Cycleway: East (Telford to Cleobury Mortimer)
This 36 mile linear route between Telford and the quaint Shropshire town of Cleobury Mortimer is a great journey for those wishing to explore the stunning Severn Valley and Shropshire Hills.
Shropshire Cycleway: North East (Wrekin, Whitchurch, Telford)
This 33 mile linear route between Whitchurch and Telford is a great journey for those wishing to take in industrial heritage and beautiful landscapes.
Shropshire Cycleway: North West (The Meres, Llanymynech-Whitchurch)
This 40 mile linear route between Llanymynech and Whitchurch is a great journey for those wishing to take in industrial heritage, unique landscapes and archaeological history.
Shropshire Cycleway: Shrewsbury Circular
A 38 mile circular ride around the beautiful countryside of Shropshire which surrounds the mediaeval County town of Shrewsbury.
Shropshire Cycleway: South (Cleobury Mortimer -Bucknell)
This 32 mile linear route from Cleobury Mortimer to Bucknell winds its way through the stunning Shropshire Hills and has some challenging climbs but the wonderful views makes them well worth the effort!
Shropshire Cycleway: West Offa (Bucknell to Melverley)
This 51 mile linear route from Bucknell to Melverley winds its way through some challenging hill country on the western boundary of Shropshire, but the views that await you make it well worth the effort!
Shropshire Hills Cycle Rides 1, Route 2: The Church Stretton Saddle Shiner
26 miles, allow at least four hours. Hilly but easily achievable in an afternoon.
Shropshire Hills Cycle Rides 1, Route 3: The Long Mynd Motivator
Not for the faint of heart! 30 miles with some very steep climbing and a steep descent off the Long Mynd to Asterton.
Shropshire Hills Cycle Rides, Route 1: Acton Scott Activator
16 miles, allow two and a half hours. Some hills but not too many.
Shropshire Hills Cycle Rides 2, Route 1: The Hopesay Hop
14 miles, allow two and a half hours. Hilly to start then easy cycling.
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.