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United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Leominster

Ludford Bridge – Ludlow Castle loop from Leominster

Moderate

1.0

(1)

15

riders

Ludford Bridge – Ludlow Castle loop from Leominster

03:23

53.3km

450m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.75 km

Grange Court

Highlight • Historical Site

This is free to enter and as well as being able to see parts of this old building you can also see its history being depicted in tapestries.

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2

23.6 km

Wheely Wonderful Cycling is based just on the border of England and Wales. Run by Kay and Chris Dartnell, from their base; Petchfield Farm near Ludlow. We have been organising cycling holidays for over 28 years. We have over 30 different cycling holidays in the UK, England and Wales. Cycling holidays in Wales, include Lon Las Cymru (Welsh National Cycle Route), the Radnor Ring and Brecon Beacons. We also offer walking holidays along the Mortimer Trail, Wild Edric’s Way

Wonderful Cycling has won awards for its innovation in tourism, green tourism and customer service and our bike tours have even been featured on the BBC. We set the business up to encourage people to try out cycling holidays; so we offer all types of holiday from family cycling holidays, leisure cycle tours to challenging bike tours for road cyclists. The english border counties of Herefordshire and Shropshire and Mid Wales are perfect destinations for cycling holidays; breathtaking scenery, quiet country lanes and a great welcome from our handpicked hotels, inns and guesthouses.

WHAT’S INCLUDED ON A WHEELY WONDERFUL CYCLING HOLIDAYS All our cycling holidays are individually arranged for you; choose one of our cycling holidays, we provide you with top quality Trek hybrid bikes, great accommodation, maps and unique route guides and whilst you are cycling , we transfer your luggage to your accommodation.

ELECTRIC BIKE CYCLING HOLIDAYS We have electric bikes for use on any of our easy or moderate cycle tours. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face, and makes easy work of any hills you encounter.

GREAT FOR GROUP CYCLE TOURS Keen to get your cycling friends together for a weekend break? Choose our Brecon Beacons Challenge. Great cycling on quiet country lanes, a cycling challenge to get over Gospel Pass and the chance to spend two nights at Hay on Wye at the outstanding Swan at Hay hotel. What could be better for a group of friends?

CYCLE HIRE from our base at Petchfield Farm – great if you want to make your own cycling adventure

wheelywonderfulcycling.co.uk

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3

31.0 km

View of Ludlow

Highlight • Viewpoint

After great descent you see fantastic panorama view for Ludlow

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4

31.9 km

Ludford Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This gorgeous, Grade I-listed bridge connects the village of Ludford to the historic town of Ludlow. Spanning the River Teme, the bridge was the site of a small battle during the War of the Roses in 1459.

This bridge was built in the 15th century although has been renovated and repaired several times due to various damage. There are pedestrian refuges built into the sides, perfect for admiring the river from.

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5

32.4 km

Ludlow Tudor Architecture

Highlight • Settlement

6

32.6 km

Ludlow Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the earliest stone castles in England, this remarkable Norman castle stands over the River Teme in the historic town of Ludlow. Almost 1,000 years old, the ruins are in excellent condition and feature sections built across the centuries.

The castle is privately-owned and open to visitors. It's also let out as a wedding venue and has a cafe and a shop. There is an entry-fee.

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35.9 km

Lodge Covert

Forest

8

38.1 km

Shropshire Lanes

Highlight • Cycleway

After the slightly harsher road surfaces of Herefordshire, the lovely Shropshire lanes are equally verdant and luscious, but more comfortable!

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9

45.6 km

The Balance Inn, Luston

Highlight • Pub

Luston is a small but attractive village on the Herefordshire Plain. As is typical of the region, it has many black and white timber-framed buildings.

To the south is the historic market town of Leominster and to the east is Berrington Hall and its beautiful parkland. The Balance Inn is the village's only pub. It serves delicious pizzas and burgers.

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53.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.3 km

10.1 km

2.05 km

1.20 km

512 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.5 km

20.0 km

2.02 km

574 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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