Section 5 of 15, Shropshire Way
WM 103.05
Craven Arms to Ludlow
10.7 miles (17.3 km).
Up and down
About 316 m of climbing and 327 m of descent; highest point 235 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Craven Arms.
- Station
- Craven Arms, 610 m from the start. Directions
- Bus stops
- Secret Hills Discovery Centre, 50 m from the start. DirectionsBus stop, 330 m from the start. DirectionsBus stop, 440 m from the start. Directions
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 50 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 220 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 290 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Ludlow. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Ludlow, 550 m from the finish. Directions
- Bus stops
- Ludlow Mill Street, 20 m from the finish. DirectionsLudlow Corve Street, 290 m from the finish. DirectionsSt John's Road, 440 m from the finish. Directions
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 34%, earth, rock and mud 12%; the rest (50%) isn't recorded.
About 34% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 5 stiles, 3 kissing gates, 6 gates, 1 stream crossing.
Where it's steep: the biggest climb gains about 111 m in a kilometre, 1.8 km in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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