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Gullet Quarry – Somers Obelisk loop from Midsummer Hill

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Gullet Quarry – Somers Obelisk loop from Midsummer Hill

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Gullet Quarry – Somers Obelisk loop from Midsummer Hill

01:50

5.97km

220m

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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 18, 2026

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Malvern Hills National Landscape

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Parking

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1.19 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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1.22 km

View of Midsummer Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

This wonderfully named hill towards the southern end of the Malverns is quieter and more wooded than the northern end of the ridge - though sadly Ash die-back has taken …

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1.67 km

View of Eastnor Obelisk

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.42 km

Gullet Quarry

Highlight • Natural

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

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3.51 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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3.58 km

Obelisk on Malvern Hills

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful viewpoint towards the black mountains. Large obelisk ontop of hill

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4.45 km

View of the Obelisk

Highlight • Monument

Good quality track with views of Obelisk. Drains well

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5.97 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.21 km

2.43 km

329 m

Surfaces

2.43 km

1.92 km

975 m

329 m

309 m

Elevation

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Monday 11 May

15°C

1°C

22 %

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Gullet Quarry – Somers Obelisk loop from Midsummer Hill

Midsummer Hill Iron Age Hillfort

View of Midsummer Hill

View of Eastnor Obelisk

Gullet Quarry

Somers Obelisk

Obelisk on Malvern Hills

View of the Obelisk

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