We supply you with the Ordnance Survey map and route guide by post. The route guide has detailed route notes for a selection of walks of varying lengths and degrees of difficulty, from 2 -12 miles (3 - 19 km). You can choose the walk each day that is most suitable for you (and the weather).
Day 1. Arrive by lunchtime
Ludlow is a medieval fortified town with a magnificent Norman castle. Choose one of the half day walks or this easy introduction to the beautiful setting of Ludlow and its Castle:
Follow the Bread Walk along the river and across Whitcliffe Common for the best views of Ludlow. 1.5 miles (2.4km)
Day 2. Explore Mortimer Forest
A selection of walks through Mortimer Forest and up to High Vinnalls with fantastic views all the way down to the Black Mountains in Wales. The routes include:
Day long Walks
(a) Mortimer Forest and High Vinnalls to Richard’s Castle. Climbing Jack Common is perfect for picnics. Look out for deer and Red Kites as you walk through Haye Park to the idyllic churchyard and castle ruins at Richard Castle. 10.5 miles (15 km)
(b) Under Bringewood to Downton Castle and Mortimer Forest Explore Bringewood, great views of Downton Castle, which was built from the revenues of the great Iron forge at Bringewood, fuelled by charcoal from the forest. 12 miles (18 km).
Half Day Walks
(c) Along the River Teme to Oakly Park country estate, visit remains of Benedictine priory; medieval gatehouse and wall paintings in church and finish with afternoon tea at The Clive or Ludlow Food Centre. 3 or 6 miles (5 or 10km)
(d) Mortimer Forest to Mary Knoll house - You can follow the Mortimer Trail to Mary Knoll Valley and Sunny Dingle cottage. 6 miles (10 km)
(e) East of Mortimer Forest to Ludford - explore the forest and the old coaching road into Ludlow. 4 miles
Day 3. Your last day in Ludlow
Go for a last walk. Choose a half day walk or just have a relaxing time exploring the unique shops, cafes and market square. Leave Ludlow at any time to suit you
