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

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West Midlands Region

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

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

03:44

43.2km

720m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.55 km for 252 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

5.59 km

Cycle Rest

Highlight • Cycleway

a bit down from the cycle rest is The Queen Elisabeth, a pub with lovely food in fabulous little square

Tip by

2

5.88 km

Queen Elizabeth Inn

Highlight • Pub

Nicely presented pub in quiet village. Ideal stop for coffee, lunch, tea or supper.

Tip by

3

9.47 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. …

Tip by

4

27.4 km

Lake View Rest Spot

Highlight • Lake

Bikes parked at entrance, to stretch our legs

Tip by

5

27.8 km

The Old Post Office Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Award winning shop and cafe. Outdoor seating. Great coffee, snacks, lunch and pizza. Open daily 0900-1600.

Tip by

6

37.2 km

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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B

43.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.1 km

17.0 km

5.74 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.4 km

11.4 km

9.14 km

1.36 km

981 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Sunday 11 October

18°C

10°C

67 %

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