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Parsons Folly on Bredon Hill – Elmley Castle village loop from Charlton

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Parsons Folly on Bredon Hill – Elmley Castle village loop from Charlton

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Parsons Folly on Bredon Hill – Elmley Castle village loop from Charlton

03:44

43.2km

720m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.55 km for 252 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.59 km

Queen Elizabeth Inn

Highlight • Pub

Nicely presented pub in quiet village. Ideal stop for coffee, lunch, tea or supper.

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9.47 km

Parsons Folly on Bredon Hill

Highlight • Monument

Historic Bredon Hill stands proud in isolation. From its 981-foot (299 m) summit you can gaze out across Worcestershire to the Malverns and south into the rolling Cotswolds. Scenic magnificence. …

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27.4 km

Lake View Rest Spot

Highlight • Lake

Bikes parked at entrance, to stretch our legs

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27.8 km

The Old Post Office Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Award winning shop and cafe. Outdoor seating. Great coffee, snacks, lunch and pizza. Open daily 0900-1600.

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37.2 km

Elmley Castle is often referred to as the prettiest village in Worcestershire, even England, and for good reason. Its beautiful half-timbered cottages and tree-lined streets make it a Cotswold favourite. …

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43.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.1 km

17.0 km

5.74 km

1.19 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.4 km

11.3 km

9.16 km

1.36 km

981 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Tuesday 30 June

24°C

12°C

22 %

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Parsons Folly on Bredon Hill – Elmley Castle village loop from Charlton

Cycle Rest

Queen Elizabeth Inn

Parsons Folly on Bredon Hill

Lake View Rest Spot

The Old Post Office Coffee Shop

Elmley Castle village

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