Hopton Wood
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About Hopton Wood
Here you will find 32km (20 miles) of forest roads, tracks and single tracks covering the woodland. It's varied terrain offers leisurely or exciting mountain biking to suit all levels of cycling ability. Colour coded routes make picking suitable routes easy.
Plans are afoot to revamp the trails at Hopton. Changes will start taking place in August alongside forest harvesting. Please take note of safety signage on site.
A waterproof mountain bike trail guide is available from the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre at Craven Arms or the Forestry Commission's District Office please ring 01889 586593 for details.
How to get there:
Hopton Wood is part of The Marches. Hopton Castle is the nearest town or village.
Hopton Wood is situated eight miles west of Craven Arms, off the B4385 to Clun adjacent to the village of Hopton Castle.
OS Grid Reference: SO 355 784
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info
Start your visit from:
Hopton Wood Car ParkOther places to go in The Marches
Facilities:
Activities:
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The downhill tracks in this woodland require a degree of expertise. Come properly prepared with safety equipment and a well maintained bike. |
Contact:
Mo Chidley
01584 813827
e-mail: mo.chidley@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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