Burton Bash Castle to Castle
Warwick to Ludlow (and back again!)
Please read all of the below if you would like to support us this year…….
The Burton Bash Castle to Castle is a friendly charity bike ride, supporting the memory and wishes of Ben in helping raise money for The Brain Tumour Charity and The Myton Hospice. All riders are required to be self-supportive with regards to food, water and all mechanical requirements. The suggested timings below account for riders of various speeds, so please ride at a comfortable pace for you and enjoy supporting these two amazing charities on this ride. Riders are welcome to support the event in any way they wish, from riding the entire two days, to meeting the riders in the pub and ensuring they re-hydrate properly or anything in between!
There will be a vehicle available to transport overnight bags/ and it will meet riders at the stops on the route so bags/supplies can be accessed.
Timings
The Saturday
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08:30 – Bag drop & meet at Warwick Castle gate on the Banbury Road/Mill Street roundabout
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09:00 – Depart Warwick Castle
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There will be three stops along the route (see below), with a small amount of water/food & you will be able to access your bag.
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15:00 – 1700 Cyclists arrival at Ludlow Brewery
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19:30 – Eating
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20:30 – Rehydrating
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The Sunday
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08:00 -09:00 – Bag Drop & Breakfast – Castle Lodge Buttery
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09:00ish – Depart Ludlow Castle
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There will be three stops along the route (see below), with a small amount of water/food & you will be able to access your bag.
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15:00 – 16:30 – riders will re-group for post ride refreshments at The Racehorse, Warwick before the short final leg to the Castle gate and New Bowling Green pub!
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c16:30 – Grand Arrival at the New Bowling Green for celebration and refreshments
Stuff you need to know and do....
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Accommodation
There are lots of places to stay in Ludlow and it’s up to each person to book their own accommodation.
Burton Bash Organising Team will be staying at the Travelodge Ludlow:
Travelodge Ludlow -- Foldgate Lane, Ludlow, SY8 1LS
For anyone looking for other options:
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The Feathers Hotel -- 24-25 Bull Ring, Ludlow, SY8 1AA
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The Charlton Arms -- Ludford Bridge, Ludlow, SY8 1PJ
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Saturday Evening meal
We make it up as we go along!
Some options are:
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The Squirrel Ludlow - next door to the Travelodge
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Sunday Breakfast
Sunday breakfast is available at The Castle Buttery, which is handily located next to the start point. You are encouraged to pre-order your breakfast.
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Routes (104km/65miles each way)
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​There will be three arranged stops along the route and are at c30km and c70km on day one and c30km & 70km on day two. The first is at Westall Park Natural Burial Ground, B96 6JY (///convinced.loving.gain) and the second at The Bell Inn, WR6 6AE (///tomorrow.attic.punt). We'll also be stopping at the top of Clee Hill (90km day one and 10km day 2) for the great view (and to catch our breath!).
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There are limited places (there are a few pubs!) along the route to grab food/water so please make you are well stocked for the whole journey.
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