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West Midlands Region

South Staffordshire

Kinver Edge to The Rock Houses loop — Kingsford Forest Park

Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

South Staffordshire

Kinver Edge to The Rock Houses loop — Kingsford Forest Park

Moderate

4.8

(51)

347

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Kinver Edge to The Rock Houses loop — Kingsford Forest Park

02:01

7.23km

140m

Hiking

Embark on a moderate hike along the Kinver Edge to The Rock Houses loop, a 4.5-mile (7.2 km) journey with 457 feet (139 metres) of elevation gain that typically takes 2 hours and 1 minute to complete. You will traverse a high sandstone ridge, moving through colorful heathland and pockets…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Parking

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922 m

Kinver Edge

Highlight • Historical Site

Kinver Edge is a high sandstone ridge adorned by colourful heath, pockets of woodland, two ancient hill forts and the famous Holy Austin Rock Houses. A ramble along the escarpment …

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2

1.47 km

Nanny's Rock and Cliff Edge View

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's graffiti all over bit looks a bit creepy in places

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3

2.06 km

Fiona's Bench with View of the Severn Valley

Highlight • Forest

Peaceful spot to remember a special lady

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4

5.99 km

Kinver Edge Toposcope and Viewpoint

Highlight • Monument

Fantastic views from the top of Kinver Edge. Well worth the climb.

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5

6.44 km

Holly Austin Rock Houses

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Holly Austin Rock Houses are a National Trust attraction, built into the side of the Sandstone cliff.

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7.23 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.65 km

2.33 km

1.94 km

278 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.76 km

2.50 km

699 m

278 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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