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Somers Obelisk – Gullet Quarry loop from Midsummer Hill

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Somers Obelisk – Gullet Quarry loop from Midsummer Hill

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4.6

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Somers Obelisk – Gullet Quarry loop from Midsummer Hill

01:17

4.28km

140m

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 19, 2026

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Malvern Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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49 m

View of Castlemorton Common

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Castlemorton Common is a beautiful stretch of common land running between the villages of Welland and Castlemorton. With it backing onto the Malvern Hills there is plenty of exploring to …

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290 m

Bench With a View of Malvern Hills National Landscape

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1.34 km

Swinyard Hill, Looking Toward Millennium Hill

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Swinyard Hill is a quite a distinct ridge between Hangman's Hill and Gullet Quarry, with the high point roughly in the middle. It gives good views south to Midsummer Hill, …

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2.84 km

Somers Obelisk

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Grade II-listed and part of the giant Eastnor Castle estate, the obelisk can be seen for miles around. It's a monument to members of the Somers Cocks family, who own …

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3.75 km

Gullet Quarry

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Quarry filled with Malvern spring water. Previously a popular swimming spot. No longer allowed

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3.95 km

Ruffz Refreshments

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Great little cafe in lovely location.
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4.28 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.88 km

775 m

329 m

200 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.57 km

1.42 km

875 m

200 m

115 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Wednesday 24 June

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Somers Obelisk – Gullet Quarry loop from Midsummer Hill

View of Castlemorton Common

Bench With a View of Malvern Hills National Landscape

Swinyard Hill, Looking Toward Millennium Hill

Somers Obelisk

Gullet Quarry

Ruffz Refreshments

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