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Arthur's Stone – Merbach Hill Summit loop from Arthurs Stone

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Arthur's Stone – Merbach Hill Summit loop from Arthurs Stone

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4.9

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Arthur's Stone – Merbach Hill Summit loop from Arthurs Stone

01:44

6.26km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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62 m

Arthur's Stone

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Arthur's Stone is the oldest human made structure in Herefordshire. Dating back to sometime between 3700 and 2700 BC, it is the remains of a Neolithic chamber tomb. It is …

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915 m

Scenic Country Lane with Panoramic Views

Highlight • Trail

1.22 km

Black Mountains viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

In a number of places Arthur's Stone Lane that runs along the broad ridge of Merbach Hill offers fine views across to the Black Mountains, in particular to Hay Bluff.

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2.17 km

Distant view of the Brecon Beacons

Highlight • Viewpoint

The true summit of Merbach Hill offers distant views of the Brecon Beacons and the Black mountains, and a panoramic view of the Wye Valley.

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2.44 km

Merbach Hill Summit

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Merbach Hill, at 1,043 feet (318 m), is a glorious place to survey Herefordshire’s landscape of patchwork farmland and rolling hills. This is an easy hill walk that rewards with …

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6.26 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.98 km

1.64 km

1.14 km

348 m

142 m

Surfaces

2.23 km

1.97 km

1.56 km

348 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

15°C

6°C

44 %

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Arthur's Stone – Merbach Hill Summit loop from Arthurs Stone

Arthur's Stone

Scenic Country Lane with Panoramic Views

Black Mountains viewpoint

Distant view of the Brecon Beacons

Merbach Hill Summit

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