Things to see along the Six Castles Cycleway (national cycle network route 44)
Follow the links on this page for more information about the attractions mentioned on this page and other things to see and do in Shropshire.
Shrewsbury Castle and Shropshire Regimental Museum
Tel: 01743 361196
The Castle, originally built by Roger de Montgomery in 1070, now houses the Shropshire Regimental Museum.
Bishop's Castle
(ruins)
You can find the castle, of which only the mound now remains, at the rear of the Castle Hotel. It was built by the bishops of Hereford in 1085-1100.
Stokesay Castle
The castle is near Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9AH. Tel: 01588 672544.
Stokesay Castle is one of the finest and best preserved 13th century fortified manor houses in England.
Ludlow Castle
Castle Square, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1AY. Tel: 01584 874465.
The imposing ruins of the castle, which date back to the 11th century, are perched on a cliff top with panoramic views over the River Teme and the South Shropshire Hills.
Richards Castle
(ruins)
The romantic ruins of Richard's Castle can be found on top of a hill to the north-east of the village of Richard's Castle next to the 12th century church of St Bartholomew.
Croft Castle
Yarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9PW. Tel: 01568 780246.
Croft Castle is a 17th century stone quadrangular manor house set in stunning countryside with panoramic views.
Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
Route 44 runs through the stunning Shropshire Hills AONB, follow the links on this page for more information about things to see and do in the AONB.
Visitor Information Centres
Shrewsbury Visitor Information Centre
Rowleys House, Barker Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1QH
Tel: 01743 281200
Craven Arms Visitor Information Centre
School Road, Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9RS
Tel: 01588 676000
Ludlow Visitor Information Centre
Castle Street, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1AS
Tel: 01584 875053
Leominster Tourist Information Centre
1 Corn Square, Leominster, HR6 8LR
Tel: 01568 616460