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West Midlands Region

Wellington Heath

Swinyard Hill – Hangman's Hill loop from Wellington Heath

Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

Wellington Heath

Swinyard Hill – Hangman's Hill loop from Wellington Heath

Hard

4.7

(3)

16

hikers

Swinyard Hill – Hangman's Hill loop from Wellington Heath

07:45

27.3km

580m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Malvern Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1

6.66 km

Church Lane, Ledbury

Highlight • Historical Site

Very pretty little side street with some cafés, museum and shops. Worth a visit.

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2

11.9 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 …

Tip by

12.9 km

Gullet Wood

Forest

4

13.4 km

Swinyard Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

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5

14.4 km

Hangman's Hill

Highlight • Trail

Hangman's Hill is amongst the Malvern Hills, on the long ridge of the hills with its top on the border of Herefordshire and Worcestershire. It lies to the south of …

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6

14.8 km

Millennium Hill Stone Staircase, Malvern Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful, winding, wide-step staircase to assist you with the ascent/descent from the beautiful Millennium Hill in the Malvern Hills. Enjoy panoramic views all around of this sensational landscape.

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7

15.2 km

View of British Camp Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a man-made reservoir that lies at the foot of the Iron Age hillfort known as British Camp, which gives the reservoir its name. It was constructed in the …

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8

15.5 km

Herefordshire Beacon (British Camp)

Highlight • Summit

The Iron Age hill fort can be found on the top of Herefordshire Beacon in the Malvern Hills. Climbing up to the summit rewards you with splendid views of your surroundings.

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15.8 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

10

17.6 km

Black Hill Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

Black Hill is in the middle part of the Malvern Hills, the eight-mile ridge which here marks the border of Herefordshire with Worcestershire. Black Hill's twin summits are both on …

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21.3 km

Charlie Ballard Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

25.5 km

Holly Bank

Forest

25.8 km

Oyster Hill

Peak

B

27.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

7.84 km

4.18 km

2.50 km

2.11 km

400 m

Surfaces

9.64 km

6.60 km

4.66 km

3.04 km

2.53 km

873 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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