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Swinyard Hill – Hangman's Hill loop from Ledbury

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Swinyard Hill – Hangman's Hill loop from Ledbury

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Swinyard Hill – Hangman's Hill loop from Ledbury

02:51

23.7km

600m

Running

Hard run. 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 9, 2026

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Malvern Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.65 km

St Michael and All Angels Church, Ledbury

Highlight • Religious Site

Quite arduous but we did this on the hottest day of the year. There is one place where the footpath appeared to be blocked and we ended up wriggling under …

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4.32 km

Eastnor Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

This 19th-century castle has got to be seen to be believed. Looking like it's wandered out of a storybook, its construction began in 1811 for 1st Earl Somers. A section …

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4.41 km

The Woodshed, Eastnor

Highlight • Cafe

The Woodshed offers takeaway hot drinks and snacks on the Eastnor Estate. Open daily 0930-1630.

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5.86 km

Eastnor Deer Park

Nature Reserve

8.08 km

Gullet Wood

Forest

8.67 km

Swinyard Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

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9.61 km

Hangman's Hill

Highlight • Trail

Hangman's Hill is amongst the Malvern Hills, on the long ridge of the hills with its top on the border of Herefordshire and Worcestershire. It lies to the south of …

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9.83 km

Clutter's Cave

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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10.7 km

Herefordshire Beacon (British Camp)

Highlight • Summit

The Iron Age hill fort can be found on the top of Herefordshire Beacon in the Malvern Hills. Climbing up to the summit rewards you with splendid views of your surroundings.

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18.9 km

Oyster Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rising to 702 feet (214 m) above the settlements of Coddington and Colwall, Oyster Hill is a terrific viewpoint for the Malvern Hills. It is easily accessed from the market …

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21.5 km

Frith Wood

Forest

23.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.68 km

4.60 km

3.27 km

2.96 km

1.97 km

1.12 km

110 m

Surfaces

7.51 km

5.74 km

4.26 km

3.19 km

2.11 km

873 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

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Swinyard Hill – Hangman's Hill loop from Ledbury

St Michael and All Angels Church, Ledbury

Eastnor Castle

The Woodshed, Eastnor

Swinyard Hill

Hangman's Hill

Clutter's Cave

Herefordshire Beacon (British Camp)

Oyster Hill

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