Hopton Wood

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Sat Nav Postcode:

SY7 0QF

Hopton Wood , Craven Arms

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Hopton Wood is situated eight miles west of Craven Arms, off the B4385 to Clun adjacent to the village of Hopton Castle. The post code for the car park is SY7 0QF.

OS Grid Ref

SO 355 784

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Mountain bike rider in red clothes leaning into a turn on a forest cycle trail

Hopton Wood

Start your cycling adventure at Hopton Wood!

Hopton Woods is the home of mountain biking in Shropshire. Come and test yourself out on the warm-up loop before heading into the wood on our harder trails.

All the trails at Hopton are largely unsurfaced, so the way they ride changes according to the weather and the season. Please ride within your ability (and that of your bike) and with appropriate safety gear.

At a glance

Three cycling trails
Walking
Picnic area

Help us protect the countryside. Never light a BBQ, campfire, or stove in the forest at any time of year.

Things to do

Mountain biking at Hopton Wood

Hopton Wood has a range of trails for you to enjoy.

Warm-up loop (Grade: Blue/Moderate)

Warm up for your ride on a short loop of berms, flat corners and mellow climbs.

Distance: 1...

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Picnics at Hopton Wood

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at Hopton Wood. Just bring along good food and company!

There are two picnic tables in the Hopton Wood car park.

To prevent forest fires and reduce...

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Walking at Hopton Wood

Walking in the woodland is the perfect way to get some fresh air and explore some of the area's most beautiful landscapes. There is a good forest road network and public rights of...

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