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Urban / City Circular

Ludlow Town Walls and Castle Walk

Shropshire

Distance
2.0 mi
Est. time
1h 15m
Difficulty
Medium
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About this walk

Follow Ludlow's surviving town walls through its older streets, churchyard passages and the paths outside the castle. Start at Galdeford car park and take the pedestrian exit through Parkway to Corve Street. Bull Yard leads up steps to St Laurence's churchyard, then College Street and Upper Linney bring you to Castle Walk.

The gravel path climbs beneath the castle walls. Visit Castle Square, return to the fork and continue around the outside of the castle to Dinham. Camp Lane and Lower Mill Street lead towards the River Teme, with a short out-and-back to the river view before continuing along Silkmill Lane. Pass through Broad Gate, then follow St John's Road, Friars Walk and Friars Garden back into the centre. Tower Street, the pedestrian passage to Bull Ring, Attorney's Walk and Wood Yard complete the circuit.

Allow about 75 minutes with brief stops. There are hills, steps and uneven gravel, so this is not a step-free route. Take care at street crossings and in the narrow lanes. Parking charges apply; cafés and toilets are available in town. Castle entry is a separate paid visit.

Walk details

County
Shropshire
Walk type
Circular
Category
Urban / City
Distance
2.0 mi (3.2 km)
Est. time
1h 15m
Explorer
Yes, off the beaten track

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