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

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

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

05:14

17.8km

510m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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158 m

Elmley Castle village

Highlight • Historical Site

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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3.49 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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3.49 km

Bredon Hill Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastic views over the Malverns and towards Wales.

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3.64 km

Elephant Stone (Banbury Stone)

Highlight • Natural

Also known as the Banbury Stone, there is conjecture about the exact origin of the Elephant Stone. Some believe it to be an ancient focus for the dark arts, others …

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4.44 km

Warren Wood

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful quiet woodland with a bridleway running through it. Take care to stay on the bridleway and off of the adjacent footpath.

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7.78 km

Stream in The Cotswolds National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

16.2 km

Elmley Castle Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

The PARK at Elmley, which belonged to the lords of Elmley Castle, was possibly made about 1234, for in that year Walter de Beauchamp received from the king a gift …

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17.7 km

St Mary's Church, Elmley Castle

Highlight • Monument

St Mary's Church is a delightful little church full of character and historic interest, set in the picturesque Worcestershire village of Elmley Castle.

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17.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

3.04 km

1.72 km

1.53 km

1.01 km

211 m

Surfaces

6.68 km

3.72 km

3.04 km

2.14 km

1.32 km

928 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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

Elmley Castle village

Parsons Folly on Bredon Hill

Bredon Hill Summit

Elephant Stone (Banbury Stone)

Warren Wood

Stream in The Cotswolds National Landscape

Elmley Castle Park

St Mary's Church, Elmley Castle

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