Mortimer Forest
Enjoy walking and cycling trails in this large area of woodland near Ludlow. The woods are located on the border of Shropshire and Herefordshire and include a number of signed trails taking you to the highlights of the forest.
The walk starts at the ruined castle in Ludlow and follows the Mortimer Trail over the River Teme into the forest. You'll pass Whitcliffe Common on the southern side of the river where there's a nice viewpoint and riverside trails.
The trail heads into the centre of the woods where you can enjoy a climb to High Vinnalls. It's a challenging ascent with the hill reaching a height of about 1200ft.
This walk uses a section of the long distance Mortimer Trail which runs through the heart of the forest. You can extend your walk by following the trail south and visiting the Croft Ambrey Iron Age Hillfort where there are great views to the Welsh Hills. There's also nice trails through the parkland and gardens of Croft Castle.
The Shropshire Way also passes Ludlow so you could pick up this trail and head deep into the Shropshire countryside.
Mortimer Forest Ordnance Survey Map 
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Mortimer Forest Open Street Map 
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Mortimer Forest OS Map 
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Mortimer Forest Open Street Map 
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Further Information and Other Local Ideas
At the north western end of the forest you will find Bringewood. Here you can access a number of decent red and black mountain bike trails which have been used for the National Championships. The Vinnalls car park off Kilnhorse Lane provides access to the trails.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Mortimer Forest
Corner of the wood. A newly planted section of Whitcliffe Wood.
Approaching a junction
A wet summer's day in the woods
Summit road, High Vinnalls
High Vinnalls summit. 375m summit, the highest part of the great limestone ridge running from the Severn at Ironbridge well into Radnorshire. The hut on stilts was a radio relay, it appeared in the late 1970s and was once usable as a bothy.