Shropshire Castles Cycling Tour
Gentle cycling through the beautiful Shropshire countryside to visit the 'Slow food' capital Ludlow, Church Sterron's 'Little Switzerland', Bishops Castle's famous brewery pubs, and a multitude of historic sites.
£529 per person, tour only
Overview of Shropshire Castles Cycling Tour
This new independent cycling holiday (run by our expert local partners) explores beautiful Shropshire, where castles, fortresses and fortified country houses are scattered over the battle-scarred landscape like chaff, a legacy of conflict ranging from Roman occupation to the English Civil War. To say life moves slowly here is an understatement – even today passengers on the Swansea to Shrewsbury railway line still flag the train down by hand!
After a night in the 'slow food' capital of Ludlow, arguably the prettiest market town in all England with over 500 listed buildings nestled beneath the castle walls, you coast through a series of picturesque river valleys. Otters play on sandy riverbanks as you pass creaking water mills, ruined castles and regal country houses en route to Bishop's Castle, where quirky antiques shops jostle for attention with fabulous award winning pubs. From here, you cycle east to cross the Long Mynd hills - the most southerly grouse moors in England and a National Trust Park. You spend two nights in the Victorian Spa town of Church Stretton, known as 'Little Switzerland', before returning to Ludlow with panoramic views from Wentlock Edge for your final night.
Throughout this tour you'll stay in historic inns and hotels, ranging from Jacobean grandeur on Ludlow's beautiful High Street to Edwardian splendour in Church Stretton. There are many options in each place for evening meals, so you can pick and choose your own restaurants at leisure and according to individual budgets.
What price includes
- 5 nights, B&B accommodation in historic inns and hotels.
- Transfer of bags between hotels.
- Fully equipped all-terrain touring bike.
- Local information, route notes and map kit.
Location
Plan your journey by train
Meeting point:
The Feathers Hotel, Ludlow
Ludlow
Transfer to meeting point:
Guests make their own way to meeting point
The Feathers is just a few minutes walk from Ludlow railway station: turn right out of the station onto Station Drive, and follow the road round to Corve Street. Turn left onto Corve Street and the hotel is a couple of minutes down on the left. Alternatively, try one of the following taxi companies: Annettes (01584 878787), Trevs (01584 873939) or Ludlovian (07970 208020).
Plan your journey by train
Finish point:
The Feathers Hotel, Ludlow
Ludlow
Transfer to finish point:
Guests make their own way to station
The station is just a few minutes walk from The Feathers Hotel - turn right out of the hotel and walk for a couple of minutes before turning right onto Station Drive, which takes you to the train station. For taxis, see left.
