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West Midlands Region

Midsummer Hill & Swinyard Hill loop from Ledbury — Malvern Hills

Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

Midsummer Hill & Swinyard Hill loop from Ledbury — Malvern Hills

Hard

4.7

(3)

22

hikers

Midsummer Hill & Swinyard Hill loop from Ledbury — Malvern Hills

05:53

19.8km

590m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Malvern Hills AONB

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.32 km

Eastnor Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

This 19th-century castle has got to be seen to be believed. Looking like it's wandered out of a storybook, its construction began in 1811 for 1st Earl Somers. A section …

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2

4.41 km

The Woodshed, Eastnor

Highlight • Cafe

The Woodshed offers takeaway hot drinks and snacks on the Eastnor Estate. Open daily 0930-1630.

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3

7.01 km

Somers Obelisk

Highlight • Monument

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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4

8.16 km

Midsummer Hill Iron Age Hillfort

Highlight • Historical Site

Midsummer Hill rises in the southern part of the Malvern Hills and is a very worthy objective. Site of a former hillfort, along with neighbouring Hollybush Hill, it provides extensive …

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5

8.82 km

Gullet Quarry

Highlight • Natural

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

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6

11.6 km

Swinyard Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Another of the many hill tops along the Malvern ridge, providing 360 degree views.

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B

19.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.44 km

3.19 km

3.02 km

2.92 km

1.63 km

369 m

186 m

Surfaces

5.74 km

3.98 km

3.43 km

3.43 km

2.32 km

872 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Friday 4 September

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