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Monkey-puzzle trees and bench – The Racecourse loop from Kington

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Monkey-puzzle trees and bench – The Racecourse loop from Kington

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Monkey-puzzle trees and bench – The Racecourse loop from Kington

03:17

10.8km

370m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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5.70 km

The Starfish

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The col between Hanter Hill and Hergest Ridge is a meeting of the ways, and where those paths meet is an eye-catching feature.

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6.65 km

Wild Ponies on Beacon Hill

Highlight • Natural

6.86 km

Monkey-puzzle trees and bench

Highlight • Viewpoint

The group of Monkey Puzzle trees can be seen for miles around, and are a clear way point on the Offa's Dyke path.

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7.26 km

The Racecourse

Highlight • Historical Site

The racecourse (for horses) was created in the early Victorian years and was very popular between 1825 and 1846. Horse races continued here in the summer until around 1880. It …

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9.08 km

Hergest Castle Twts

Highlight • Castle

9.84 km

Park Wood

Forest

10.8 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.89 km

3.26 km

1.27 km

361 m

Surfaces

6.29 km

1.60 km

979 m

971 m

644 m

287 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Thursday 25 June

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30 %

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Monkey-puzzle trees and bench – The Racecourse loop from Kington

The Starfish

Wild Ponies on Beacon Hill

Monkey-puzzle trees and bench

The Racecourse

Hergest Castle Twts

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