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Eastnor

Gullet Quarry – Somers Obelisk loop from Midsummer Hill

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West Midlands Region

Eastnor

Gullet Quarry – Somers Obelisk loop from Midsummer Hill

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Gullet Quarry – Somers Obelisk loop from Midsummer Hill

02:59

10.3km

260m

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: February 27, 2026

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Malvern Hills National Landscape

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1.16 km

White Leaved Oak Stocks

Highlight • Historical Site

White Leaved Oak is a delightful and quirky hamlet tucked away between Chase End Hill and Ragged Stone Hill. It comes complete with its own set of stocks and a great noticeboard!

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2.75 km

Old Ground Coppice

Forest

3.33 km

Bench With View of Hollybed Common Mill Pond

Highlight • Viewpoint

Benches and small car park loads of geese and access to Hollybed Common

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7.27 km

Gullet Quarry

Highlight • Natural

Quarry filled with Malvern spring water. Previously a popular swimming spot. No longer allowed

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8.36 km

Somers Obelisk

Highlight • Monument

Grade II-listed and part of the giant Eastnor Castle estate, the obelisk can be seen for miles around. It's a monument to members of the Somers Cocks family, who own …

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9.02 km

View of Eastnor Obelisk

Highlight • Viewpoint

9.51 km

Midsummer Hill Iron Age Hillfort

Highlight • Historical Site

Midsummer Hill rises in the southern part of the Malvern Hills and is a very worthy objective. Site of a former hillfort, along with neighbouring Hollybush Hill, it provides extensive …

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10.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.92 km

2.48 km

1.16 km

1.09 km

517 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.22 km

1.83 km

1.76 km

1.27 km

1.19 km

1.01 km

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

14°C

7°C

76 %

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Gullet Quarry – Somers Obelisk loop from Midsummer Hill

White Leaved Oak Stocks

Bench With View of Hollybed Common Mill Pond

Gullet Quarry

Somers Obelisk

View of Eastnor Obelisk

Midsummer Hill Iron Age Hillfort

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