Day 1. Petchfield Farm to Clun
You are fitted out with your bikes & equipment. Cycle along idyllic valley lanes past a string of picturesque villages, gradually leading you up through a cleft in the hills. Plenty of inns and teashops, on your route, including one in the historic village of Brampton Bryan with its grand yew hedge and castle. Clun is a charming border village, with a castle, museum, teashop and two pubs that provide excellent food. Total 20 miles (32 km).
Day 2. Clun to Church Stretton
Today’s tour takes you to the border market town of Bishops Castle then over the heather covered grouse moors of the Long Mynd hills (the easy way). If you want to make this day more of a challenge you can also visit Montgomery with its spectacular castle and the dramatic Stiperstones. Total 26 - 43 miles (42 - 69 km)
Day 3. Explore Church Stretton
Explore The Strettons by bike, cycle to the hidden Batches Valley on the Long Mynd, great picnic spots by the mountain stream. Or cycle the roman road to visit the ruined Acton Burnell Castle (site of the first parliament) and Pitchford Hall, with its unique treehouse (Queen Victoria had a tea party in the treehouse!). You can even explore the Long Mynd by foot along the mountain streams of Ashes Hollow. Choice of rides 9 - 22 miles (14 - 35 km)
Day 4. Church Stretton to Ludlow
Cycle to Ludlow, via Wenlock Edge. Visit Stokesay Castle constructed at the end of the 13th century by Laurence of Ludlow, who at the time was one of the richest men in England. Now run by English Heritage with friendly tearoom. You can also visit Acton Scott Heritage Farm and Acton Hall, made famous by the BBC's Victorian Farm series. Ludlow is a medieval fortified town with a magnificent Norman castle. There are lots of very good inns and restaurants in Ludlow. Total 21 - 27 miles (34-43 km)
Day 5. Ludlow to Petchfield Farm
Your last cycling day - either 5 miles (8 km) through Mortimer Forest, 10 miles (16 km) via Richards Castle, one of the first Norman castles built in this country before 1066! Or 22 miles (32 km) via the River Teme and Tenbury Wells. Finishing any time in the afternoon, back at Petchfield Farm. Total 5 - 22 miles (16 - 32 km)
