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Bredon Hill Summit – Parsons Folly on Bredon Hill loop from Beckford

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Bredon Hill Summit – Parsons Folly on Bredon Hill loop from Beckford

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Bredon Hill Summit – Parsons Folly on Bredon Hill loop from Beckford

01:29

14.7km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 26, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 489 m for 218 m

After 6.57 km for 288 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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598 m

Lake at Beckford Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

Beckford Nature Reserve, situated just north of the centre of the village, is a wonderful place for a stroll and to enjoy nature. The reserve features a peaceful lake, lots …

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629 m

Insect Hotel

Highlight • Structure

1.71 km

Rapeseed Fields near Beckford & Aston under Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here a winding road leads you through the beautiful Cotswold countryside near Beckford & Aston under Hill. If visiting in the spring and summer months, you'll be afforded a gorgeous display of yellow blooming rapeseed flowers.

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6.76 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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6.91 km

Bredon Hill Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastic views over the Malverns and towards Wales.

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6.91 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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8.68 km

Long Plantation

Forest

14.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.11 km

6.44 km

149 m

Surfaces

11.3 km

1.53 km

1.26 km

558 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 11 July

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Bredon Hill Summit – Parsons Folly on Bredon Hill loop from Beckford

Lake at Beckford Nature Reserve

Insect Hotel

Rapeseed Fields near Beckford & Aston under Hill

Elephant Stone (Banbury Stone)

Bredon Hill Summit

Parsons Folly on Bredon Hill

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