Midwinter Mortimer Trail

Midwinter Mortimer Trail 2026

The Midwinter Mortimer Trail is a winter trail event in the Marches of England offering two approximate route lengths.

• about 30 miles, Ludlow Castle to Kington
• about 16 miles, Aymestrey to Kington

Both routes are mixed trail, field and road running through forests, limestone tops, pastures and a succession of hills and ridges. The longer route follows the Mortimer Trail from the entrance archway of Ludlow Castle to the Herefordshire market town of Kington and crosses the valleys of the rivers Teme, Lugg and Arrow. Notable landscape features include the Mary Knoll Valley, High Vinnals, Orleton Common, Croft Ambrey and Wapley hill fort, and the course passes through several villages.

The shorter Croft route starts at the Riverside Inn in Aymestrey and finishes in Kington. The event describes both courses as suitable for walkers and runners familiar with longer distances and gives estimated completion ranges for walking and running times. Age limits are set for each course and entry fees apply. The event is organised by Andali Events and forms the opening race of the Wild Shropshire Ultra Series, a three event series that awards a unique medal to people who complete all three races and a prize for the fastest combined time. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.