Arthur's Stone – Merbach Hill Summit loop from Bredwardine

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Bredwardine

Arthur's Stone – Merbach Hill Summit loop from Bredwardine

Moderate

2.5

(2)

hikers

Arthur's Stone – Merbach Hill Summit loop from Bredwardine

02:50

9.86km

240m

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: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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477 m

Bredwardine Oldcastle

Highlight • Castle

935 m

Castle Coppice

Highlight • Forest

2.85 km

Climb to Arthur's Seat

Highlight • Summit

It starts to get a little punchy, but grit your teeth and hold on for a fantastic view back down the hill!

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4.29 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 …

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5.14 km

Scenic Country Lane with Panoramic Views

Highlight • Trail

5.45 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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6.40 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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6.67 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 …

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9.86 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.26 km

2.27 km

2.12 km

1.21 km

Surfaces

3.11 km