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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.
Shropshire Hills Cycle Rides 2, Route 2: Bury Ditches Dynamo
A stunning 27 miles circular route from the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre taking around four hours. The route takes in Bury Ditches Iron Age HIllfort, Clun and Clungunford. It is hilly but easily achievable in a day. Partly off road on forest tracks, so not suitable for racing bikes.
Shropshire Hills Cycle Rides 2, Route 3: Bishop’s Castle Cracker
A stunning 30 mile circular route from the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre taking around five hours. The route takes in Bishop’s Castle, Clun and Clungunford. It is hilly but easily achievable in a day. This route misses out the forest tracks (and very steep hill) at Bury Ditches.
Wem Cycle Rides Route 1: To Whixall Moss & Marina (11.5 mile)
An 11.5 mile circular cycle route from Wem navigating through a maze of quiet country lanes taking in the unusual and magnificent north Shropshire mosses. With option of 7.5 or 13 miles. It is easy cycling, mainly on the flat.
Wem Cycle Rides Route 1: To Whixall Moss & Marina (13 mile)
A 13 mile circular cycle route from Wem navigating through a maze of quiet country lanes taking in the unusual and magnificent north Shropshire mosses. With shorter option of 7.5 miles or 11.5 miles (21 km in total or 12 km or 18.5 km with short cuts). It is easy cycling, mainly on the flat.
Wem Cycle Rides Route 1: To Whixall Moss & Marina (7.5 mile)
A 7.5 mile circular cycle route from Wem navigating through a maze of quiet country lanes taking in the unusual and magnificent north Shropshire mosses. With option of 11.5 or 13 miles. It is easy cycling, mainly on the flat.
Wem Cycle Rides Route 2: To Welshampton & Colemere (16 mile)
A 16 mile circular cycle route from Wem taking in a number of interesting villages and hamlets with a variety of historical churches, this route takes in the beautiful Colemere lake and Country Park, which provides an ideal setting for a picnic lunch! With options of 20 miles or 14.5 miles.
Wem Cycle Rides Route 2: To Welshampton & Colemere (20 mile)
A 20 mile circular cycle route from Wem taking in a number of interesting villages and hamlets with a variety of historical churches, this route takes in the beautiful Colemere lake and Country Park, which provides an ideal setting for a picnic lunch! With shorter options of 16 miles or 14.5 miles (32 km in total or 25.7 km or 22.5 km with short cuts).
Wem Cycle Rides Route 2: To Welshampton Colemere (14.5 mile)
A 14.5 mile circular cycle route from Wem taking in a number of interesting villages and hamlets with a variety of historical churches, this route takes in the beautiful Colemere lake and Country Park, which provides an ideal setting for a picnic lunch! With options of 20 miles or 16 miles.
Wem Cycle Rides Route 3: To Cockshutt, Baschurch & Myddle
A 23 mile circular cycle route from Wem with spectacular views of the Welsh Hills and an interesting detour past Sleap airfield. Fairly easy cycling taking in some of the larger villages in the area, such as Baschurch, Cockshutt and Myddle.
Wem Cycle Rides Route 4: To Harmer Hill through Clive & Lee Brockhurst
A 22 mile circular cycle route from Wem for the more experienced cyclists, with some steep gradients and crossing the busy A49 twice. However, it is well worth the effort, it takes in a number of pretty villages and fine hostelries as well as passing the impressive remains of the Moreton Corbet Castle.
Wem Cycle Rides Route 5: To Hodnet & Wollerton
A 24 mile circular cycle route from Wem using some main routes and therefore suitable for the more experienced cyclists. The route takes in some of North Shropshire’s most amazing scenery, including wooded heaths and views of sandstone hills. This route meets up with the Market Drayton cycle route in the beautiful village of Hodnet.
Whitchurch Cycle Rides Route 1: To Whixall & Wem (15.5 mile)
A 15.5 mile circular cycle route from Whitchurch. It is easy cycling, mainly on the flat. The route navigates through a maze of quiet country lanes taking in the unusual and magnificent North Shropshire mosses. This route has 2 options further options; 9 miles or 22.5 miles.
Whitchurch Cycle Rides Route 1: To Whixall & Wem (22.5 mile)
A 22.5 mile circular cycle route from Whitchurch. It is easy cycling, mainly on the flat. The route navigates through a maze of quiet country lanes taking in the unusual and magnificent North Shropshire mosses. This route has 2 options to short cut; 9 miles or 15.5 miles.
Whitchurch Cycle Rides Route 1: To Whixall & Wem (9 mile)
A 15.5 mile circular cycle route from Whitchurch. It is easy cycling, mainly on the flat. The route navigates through a maze of quiet country lanes taking in the unusual and magnificent North Shropshire mosses. This route has 2 options further options; 9 miles or 22.5 miles.
Whitchurch Cycle Rides Route 2: To Wrenbury & Marbury
An easy 13.5 mile circular cycle route from Whitchurch into Cheshire and takes in the pretty villages of Wrenbury and Marbury, where welcoming hostelries can be found. The wharf at Wrenbury Mill is sure to be of particular interest to canal lovers.
Whitchurch Cycle Rides Route 3: To Malpas & Threpwood
A 22.5 mile circular cycle route leaving Whitchurch along the canal towpath, you will encounter a famous set of locks at Grindley Brook. The route then heads into the rolling countryside of Cheshire; refreshments can be found in the picturesque village of Malpas. This route includes some cycling along main roads and some steep hills and is therefore suitable for more experienced cyclists.
Whitchurch Cycle Rides Route 4: To Ightfield, Audlem & Wrenbury (18.5 mile)
An 18.5 circular cycle route from Whitchurch, with 27 mile longer option. The tranquillity of Shavington Park and the ever popular canal side hostelries at Audlem will reward cyclists who take on the longer route.
Whitchurch Cycle Rides Route 4: To Ightfield, Audlem & Wrenbury (27 mile)
A 27 mile circular cycle route from Whitchurch, with 18.5 mile shortcut. The tranquillity of Shavington Park and the ever popular canal side hostelries at Audlem will reward cyclists who take on the longer route.
