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Clun Castle & Hergan loop from Clun — Shropshire Hills

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Clun Castle & Hergan loop from Clun — Shropshire Hills

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Clun Castle & Hergan loop from Clun — Shropshire Hills

04:35

16.2km

350m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

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Start point

Parking

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289 m

Clun Castle

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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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3.16 km

Cefns Ridge

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'Cefns' itself means ridge and it rises above the ancient town of Clun, on the Shropshire Way. The path along the top offers excellent views in every direction and you …

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7.12 km

View of the Shropshire Hills from Hergan

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Hergan stands at 1,342 feet (409 m) above sea level and affords fine views over the Shropshire Hills. There is a natural break in Offa's Dyke at Hergan where the Shropshire Way joins the path.

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16.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.12 km

3.10 km

2.11 km

1.13 km

747 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

3.10 km

2.15 km

127 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Clun Castle & Hergan loop from Clun — Shropshire Hills

Clun Castle

Cefns Ridge

View of the Shropshire Hills from Hergan

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