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Mortimer Forest – High Vinnalls Summit loop from Burrington

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Mortimer Forest – High Vinnalls Summit loop from Burrington

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Mortimer Forest – High Vinnalls Summit loop from Burrington

03:13

11.1km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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2.12 km

Elton Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

Very impressive and wonderfully situated manor house.

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4.59 km

Straddling the border between Herefordshire and Shropshire is Mortimer Forest. It's an invigorating place to walk, with enchanting, hilly trails and plenty of wildlife. The forest reaches its highest point …

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5.51 km

High Vinnalls Summit

Highlight • Forest

High Vinnalls is the highest point in Mortimer Forest at 1,230 feet (375 m) and is considered part of the Shropshire Hills family, despite being in North Herefordshire. It rewards …

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5.53 km

Bench With View of the Welsh Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

You do get a view of the distant Welsh Hills from the summit, but you need to stand on the bench to get a good view as the trees are starting to grow and block it out.

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6.08 km

Descent from High Vinnalls

Highlight • Climb

6.66 km

Mortimer Forest

Highlight • Forest

Although originally made up of ancient royal chases and deer parks, the forest we see today was largely planted by the Forestry Commission in the 1920s. It was named after …

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10.6 km

Burrington Farmhouse

Highlight • Historical Site

The farm house at Burrington Farm is a magnificent and imposing building.

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10.9 km

St George's Church, Burrington

Highlight • Religious Site

A small village in the rural far north of Herefordshire, Burrington dates back to when the manor was held by Eadric the Wild. There are various legends surrounding Eadric, who …

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11.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.89 km

2.20 km

1.42 km

1.13 km

771 m

619 m

Surfaces

4.71 km

4.15 km

619 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Monday 22 June

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Mortimer Forest – High Vinnalls Summit loop from Burrington

Elton Hall

Mortimer Forest

High Vinnalls Summit

Bench With View of the Welsh Hills

Descent from High Vinnalls

Mortimer Forest

Burrington Farmhouse

St George's Church, Burrington

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