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Merbach Hill Summit – Arthur's Stone loop from Dorstone

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Merbach Hill Summit – Arthur's Stone loop from Dorstone

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Merbach Hill Summit – Arthur's Stone loop from Dorstone

02:44

9.53km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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48 m

The Pandy Inn

Highlight • Pub

The Pandy Inn is the oldest Pub in Herefordshire! Here are the details. thepandyinn.co.uk/index.htm

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125 m

Arthur's Stone and Dorstone Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Dorstone may well be one of the most ancient settlements in Herefordshire. To the north of the village is Arthur's Stone, a chamber tomb originating from between 3700 and 2700 BC, making it Herefordshire's oldest human structure.

The village is the site of a former motte-and-bailey castle, now all but gone. It is an excellent area for hillwalking, with various trails that explore the Golden Valley's rolling countryside. The Pandy Inn is a walker-friendly pub that serves great food and offers accommodation.

Tip by

236 m

St Faith's Church, Dorstone

Highlight • Religious Site

A solid and dumpy looking little church, set alongside the infant River Dore and boasts a lovely big Yew Tree.

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3.26 km

Black Mountains viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

In a number of places Arthur's Stone Lane that runs along the broad ridge of Merbach Hill offers fine views across to the Black Mountains, in particular to Hay Bluff.

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4.20 km

Distant view of the Brecon Beacons

Highlight • Viewpoint

The true summit of Merbach Hill offers distant views of the Brecon Beacons and the Black mountains, and a panoramic view of the Wye Valley.

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4.48 km

Merbach Hill Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Merbach Hill, at 1,043 feet (318 m), is a glorious place to survey Herefordshire’s landscape of patchwork farmland and rolling hills. This is an easy hill walk that rewards with superb views.

In the distant east rise the Malverns, whilst the River Wye's wildly meandering course is seen beautifully. Wales' Black Mountains are the panorama's most dramatic aspect, particularly the prominent Hay Bluff.

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7.59 km

Arthur's Stone

Highlight • Monument

Arthur's Stone is the oldest human made structure in Herefordshire. Dating back to sometime between 3700 and 2700 BC, it is the remains of a Neolithic chamber tomb. It is located in a wonderfully picturesque spot, on a high ridgeline above the rolling pastures of the Golden Valley.

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7.83 km

Golden Valley, Dorstone and the Black Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

The climb up the eastern end of Merbach Hill offers ever more expansive views across the head of the Golden Valley, with the Black Mountains rising beyond.

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9.53 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.78 km

2.39 km

1.94 km

1.74 km

682 m

Surfaces

2.80 km

2.19 km

1.94 km

1.78 km

818 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Sunday 17 May

14°C

7°C

71 %

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Merbach Hill Summit – Arthur's Stone loop from Dorstone

The Pandy Inn

Arthur's Stone and Dorstone Church

St Faith's Church, Dorstone

Black Mountains viewpoint

Distant view of the Brecon Beacons

Merbach Hill Summit

Arthur's Stone

Golden Valley, Dorstone and the Black Mountains

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