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Parsons Folly on Bredon Hill – Elmley Castle village loop from Elmley Castle

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Parsons Folly on Bredon Hill – Elmley Castle village loop from Elmley Castle

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Parsons Folly on Bredon Hill – Elmley Castle village loop from Elmley Castle

01:34

15.9km

450m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.16 km for 226 m

After 15.8 km for 112 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1 m

Queen Elizabeth Inn

Highlight • Pub

Nicely presented pub in quiet village. Ideal stop for coffee, lunch, tea or supper.

Tip by

3.08 km

Parsons Folly on Bredon Hill

Highlight • Monument

Historic Bredon Hill stands proud in isolation. From its 981-foot (299 m) summit you can gaze out across Worcestershire to the Malverns and south into the rolling Cotswolds. Scenic magnificence. …

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3.08 km

Bredon Hill Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastic views over the Malverns and towards Wales.

Tip by

3.23 km

Elephant Stone (Banbury Stone)

Highlight • Natural

Also known as the Banbury Stone, there is conjecture about the exact origin of the Elephant Stone. Some believe it to be an ancient focus for the dark arts, others …

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4.02 km

Warren Wood

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful quiet woodland with a bridleway running through it. Take care to stay on the bridleway and off of the adjacent footpath.

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8.24 km

Kemerton Coffee House

Highlight • Cafe

Roadside cafe with a little bit of outside seating but not much bike space.

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13.0 km

Long Plantation

Forest

15.6 km

Elmley Castle is often referred to as the prettiest village in Worcestershire, even England, and for good reason. Its beautiful half-timbered cottages and tree-lined streets make it a Cotswold favourite. …

Tip by

15.8 km

St Mary's Church, Elmley Castle

Highlight • Monument

St Mary's Church is a delightful little church full of character and historic interest, set in the picturesque Worcestershire village of Elmley Castle.

Tip by

15.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.78 km

4.50 km

3.15 km

1.49 km

Surfaces

7.53 km

3.81 km

2.82 km

1.18 km

583 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Tuesday 30 June

24°C

12°C

22 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Parsons Folly on Bredon Hill – Elmley Castle village loop from Elmley Castle

Queen Elizabeth Inn

Parsons Folly on Bredon Hill

Bredon Hill Summit

Elephant Stone (Banbury Stone)

Warren Wood

Kemerton Coffee House

Elmley Castle village

St Mary's Church, Elmley Castle

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