Mortimer Trail - 31 miles
Schedule
Sun May 03 2026 at 07:00 am to 08:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Ludlow Castle Street Car Park, Castle Street,, SY81AT | Ludlow, EN
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The Mortimer Trail is a long-distance walking route (footpath) in western England, running between the historic market town of Ludlow (Shropshire) and the small town of Kington (Herefordshire) near the Welsh border.The fee for this event is £30. £20 for the walk and £10 for the coach. This payment is non-refundable. It will only be refunded in the event of a non-weather related cancellation. *Tickets/spaces for this walk/event are pre booked and pre paid, please don't just turn up on the day with cash*
Please only attempt this hike if you are an experienced hiker, good level of fitness and have previously completed hilly 20+ mile hikes. With over 5,000 ft elevation this is a tough but rewading hike that will take 12 hours to finish.
We will meet in Castle Street car park in Ludlow. At 07.00 the coach will leave for Kington. Please be on time, it is a long day, we can't wait. Then it is a 31 mile walk back to beautiful Ludlow.
It is a bank holiday monday the following day.
Highlights include -
Ludlow - A beautiful medieval market town and starting point near Ludlow Castle, full of heritage, architecture, and riverside views.
Mortimer Forest & High Vinnalls - A mix of ancient and planted woodland — and climb up to High Vinnalls, offering extensive views across the Marches
Iron Age & Medieval Sites
Croft Ambrey: a large Iron Age hillfort on the trail with broad views. Richard’s Castle: atmospheric Norman castle ruins.
Aymestrey - A charming village crossed by the trail beside the River Lugg, with historic church and local inn.
Please bring enough food and water (2 ltrs) to sustain you for the day. Bring lots of layers and headtorches (it may be getting dark when we finish).
How to find us -
Ludlow Castle Street Car Park, Castle Street, Ludlow, SY8 1AT
What 3 Words - ///jousting.spurring.nerves
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Where is it happening?
Ludlow Castle Street Car Park, Castle Street,, SY81AT, 10 Castle Street, Ludlow, SY8 1AT, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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