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Clun Castle – Clun Castle Ruins loop from Clun

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West Midlands Region

Clun Castle – Clun Castle Ruins loop from Clun

Hard

10

runners

Clun Castle – Clun Castle Ruins loop from Clun

03:42

30.9km

870m

Running

Hard run. 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 31, 2026

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

305 m

Clun Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Clun Castle is a Grade I-listed Norman fortress dating back to the 11th century. A vital line of defence in case of an attack from the Welsh, the castle then …

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2

487 m

Clun Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Norman Castle that is now an impressive ruin. Run by English Heritage and a fine place to explore.

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6.74 km

Swinbatch Wood

Forest

4

17.2 km

Bury Ditches hillfort (Sunny Hill)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sunny Hill is the site of Bury Ditches, an Iron Age hillfort dating back to around 500 BC. The fort is exceptionally well-preserved and has impressive defensive earthworks. Once covered …

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5

18.0 km

Bury Ditches Iron Age Hill Fort

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bury Ditches is an Iron Age hill fort from about 500BC. It is one of the best kept hill forts in England. There are great views to be had of …

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25.3 km

Sowdley Wood

Forest

7

30.4 km

The Sun Inn, Clun

Highlight • Settlement

The Sun at Clun
This 16th century coaching house offers a warm welcome to walkers. The front door opens into a bar with stone flag floors, exposed beams and stoves …

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8

30.5 km

The White Horse Inn, Clun

Highlight • Settlement

A great pub with hearty meals, just perfect after a long day's riding (just make sure you arrive before 9pm!). The rooms are inexpensive and spacious, though the bar below can be quite lively at weekends!

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9

30.7 km

Clun Heritage Trail Marker 9

Highlight • Trail

There is a heritage trail throughout the town which provides insights into life in the Clun valley over the centuries.

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10

30.8 km

Clun Stone Bridge

Highlight • Settlement

Nice bridge across the stream in Clun. There is a good cafe on one side to stop and refuel.

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B

30.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

10.9 km

6.03 km

1.59 km

675 m

308 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

9.57 km

7.76 km

1.68 km

883 m

517 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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