Activities at Hopton Wood

All downhill trails will be closed from the 16th to the 21st of September.

The red Pearce XC will have delays on the 19th and 20th of September due to an event, please follow marshals instructions.

Visitor information

How to find us

Sat Nav Postcode:

SY7 0QF

Hopton Wood , Craven Arms

By Car

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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Things to do

Activities at Hopton Wood

Two mountain bike riders on a singletrack forest trail

Mountain biking at Hopton Wood

People wearing mountain biking gear are sat at a picnic table at Hopton Wood

Picnics at Hopton Wood

Close-up of two people's walking boots stood on forest ground.

Walking at Hopton Wood

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