Rivers & Castles of Shropshire

This area of Shropshire offers some of the best cycling in Europe. River valleys cutting through spectacular hills, dominated by ruined castles. This really is unspoilt countryside; cars take second place to tractors, sheep & cyclists.

The poet AE Housman aptly describes Clun as "The quietest place under the sun". Our first cycle tour lives up to its name ...and is a perfect introduction to the joys of cycling.

The Quietest Cycle Tour Under the Sun
Weekend (2 days - 2 nights) Adult £155 Child £105
Our favourite cycling holiday to the charming border village of Clun - with three traditional inns, a teashop and a Castle. This is possibly the most perfect cycle route we have ever found. Follows the unspoilt river valleys of the Teme, Clun and Redlake, along easy gradients leading up into the beautiful Clun Hills. Total 36 miles.
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The Kerry Ridgeway to Bishop's Castle
Short Break (3 days - 2 nights) Adult £195 Child £130
A cycling challenge, with spectacular views - taking you off road across the hills and ancient track ways of the Kerry Ridgeway and Offa's Dyke. Overnight stops at Clun & Bishop's Castle. Bishop's Castle has two award winning brewery pubs and a very good reputation for food. Total 63 miles.
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The Shropshire Castles Tour
Week (6 days - 5 nights) Adult £415 Child £285
The theme for this cycle tour is castles - there are lots of them. But it's just an excuse to spend a few days exploring a wonderful area and staying in some special places. There are big castles at Clun, Montgomery & Ludlow and fortifications everywhere. A more relaxed holiday spending two nights at Clun and Church Stretton, with a final night in Ludlow. Easy to moderate cycling. Our special route guides and maps offer lots of alternatives. Building up to a maximum of 26 miles a day. Total 72 miles (min) - 153 miles (max).
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A short version of the Shropshire Castles Tour
Week (4 days - 3 nights) Adult £285 Child £190
An excellent 4 day cycle tour with 3 nights accommodation in Clun, Church Stretton and Ludlow. All other details as above.
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Ludlow Country Estates
Short Break (3 days - 2 nights) Adult £185 Child £135
Cycle through grand country estates to medieval Ludlow. With more than 500 listed buildings, a fantastic castle, and no less than three Michelin starred restaurants. Your accommodation is set in Ludlow for both nights. From Ludlow explore the Corvedale - lots of history, Norman churches, deserted villages and even the longest ford in the country. Easy to moderate cycling. Total 34 miles plus a choice of day rides.
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Below the Clee to Cleobury
Short Break (3 days - 2 nights) Adult £185 Child £135
Beneath the Clee you will find secret valleys, quiet villages and long forgotten industries - a fascinating area to explore by bike. Old fashioned farming hamlets, still farming hops, apples and even mistletoe flourish in the Teme Valley. Overnight stops are in Ludlow and Kingsland. Easy to moderate cycling, giving you plenty of time to visit Berrington Hall (National Trust) for a grand afternoon tea! Total 63 miles (or 37 miles with short cuts).
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Ironbridge Cycle Tour
Week (6 days - 5 nights) Adult £445 Child £295
A stunning tour, which gradually leads you to the world-famous Ironbridge Gorge - the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. This cycle tour covers slightly longer distances (up to 26 miles a day), but with lots of interest all the way. Staying at Clun, Church Stretton, Ironbridge (2 nights) and Ludlow. Total 102 miles.
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A shortened version of the Ironbridge Cycle Tour
Week (5 days - 4 nights) Adult £370 Child £245
Missing out the extra day in Ironbridge. 5 day cycle tour with 4 nights accommodation. All other details as above.
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Explorers Country House Cycle Escape
Short Break (3 days - 2 nights) Adult £240 Child £205
Here's a wonderful place to stay, this country house is situated just on the border of Shropshire & Wales. Once the home of Sir Wilfred Thesiger the explorer (Emperor Haile Selassie also stayed here). Now a family run hotel with an informal atmosphere, but with high standards of comfort & excellent food (AA rosette award for its restaurant). Easy cycling along the River Teme. Total 31 miles plus a choice of day rides.
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Family Farmhouse Cycling Holiday
Short Break (3 days - 2 nights) Adult £185 Child £120
Designed for families with younger children. The holiday involves an easy cycle ride each day (10 -16 miles) and plenty of time for all the other things you want to do - swimming, picnics, castles, animal spotting etc. Easy cycling following the Teme and Clun valley; staying one night in Bucknell and one night in Clun. Total 36 miles.
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