If you are you looking for someone who knows the best cycle routes in Shropshire or someone to cycle with then contact the Local Member Group of the Cyclists’ Touring Club, the UK’s national cyclists’ organisation.

The CTC has active groups that lead rides in the glorious countryside of Shropshire, from the “plains” of the North to the hills of the South and the Marches of the West, via the World Heritage Site that is the Ironbridge Gorge.

For more details visit the Cycle Shropshire website.

Shropshire is a popular place for cyclists and Piggery cottage is an ideal base from which to explore the local area.

Secure bike storage is available and a repair shop is nearby to help resolve any technical issues you may have. [Jack Davies Cycles, 58 High Street, Wem, Shropshire SY4 5DW. Phone: 01939 235 485]

For those without bikes but who fancy a ride out bikes are available to borrow by arrangement.

Shropshire has a wide range of cycling routes which you can view on an interactive map at travelshropshire.co.uk or you can download or order copies.