Cyclists cheering and showing their medals

Travel and accommodation

For those travelling from further afield and needing accommodation, there are a couple of local options available to you.

Poppy Ride Shropshire

Hotels

They offer Single, Twin and Double rooms.

It is a 10-minute drive from The Battle Back Centre and offers family, Twin, Double and Accessible Rooms.

Camping

They have a grass pitch site for tents, campers and caravans. Please be aware there are no electrical points available and no dogs are allowed.

It is an 8-minute drive from The Battle Back Centre and offers electric points and disabled friendly shower and toilet facilities on site and is dog friendly.

Travel

The Battle Back Centre is located at Lilleshall National Sports and Conferencing Centre, in between Telford and Newport.

The closest train station is Telford Central, approx. 20 min taxi ride. Free parking is available on site.

Lilleshall National Sports Centre, Lilleshall, Newport, TF10 9AT

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