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United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Worcestershire
Malvern Hills
Castlemorton

Swinyard Hill – Gullet Quarry loop from Midsummer Hill

Routes
Running trails & routes
United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Worcestershire
Malvern Hills
Castlemorton

Swinyard Hill – Gullet Quarry loop from Midsummer Hill

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Swinyard Hill – Gullet Quarry loop from Midsummer Hill

00:58

7.75km

290m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Malvern Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

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Parking

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1.43 km

Clutter's Cave

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Hermits caves are dotted all over the malverns from the days they used to be used as overnight shelters. Not sure of the facts on this one but I was …

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2

2.33 km

Swinyard Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

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3

2.39 km

Shire Ditch Stone Waymarker

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Stone waymarker on Shire Ditch below Swinyard Hill.

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4

4.72 km

Midsummer Hill Iron Age Hillfort

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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

4.86 km

View of Eastnor Castle

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Here, on the trail up Midsummer Hill's southern flank, you're rewarded with an excellent view down onto Eastnor Castle. Built in the early 19th century by Robert Smirk, the architect …

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6

6.31 km

View of the Obelisk

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Good quality track with views of Obelisk. Drains well

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7

7.20 km

Gullet Quarry

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

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8

7.68 km

View of Castlemorton Common

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Castlemorton Common is a beautiful stretch of common land running between the villages of Welland and Castlemorton. With it backing onto the Malvern Hills there is plenty of exploring to …

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7.75 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.97 km

1.41 km

668 m

315 m

311 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.78 km

2.50 km

1.41 km

984 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Monday 18 May

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10°C

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