Wellington Heath Countryside – Oyster Hill loop from Wellington Heath

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Wellington Heath Countryside – Oyster Hill loop from Wellington Heath

Moderate

3.5

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Wellington Heath Countryside – Oyster Hill loop from Wellington Heath

02:02

7.10km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

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Malvern Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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311 m

Wellington Heath Countryside

Highlight • Trail

Situated alongside the ridgeline of Bradlow Knoll and the beautiful Frith Wood above the historic market town of Ledbury, Wellington Heath is an idyllic little village. It is a good …

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934 m

Woodland Lane

Highlight • Trail

The route continues along a big and well maintained path that gradually climbs through woodland. As the path is on the edge of the woods the light that comes through is sublime.

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2.65 km

FW Simcocks Farm Biodigester

Highlight • Structure

FW Simcocks farm boasts a new Biodigestor plant to make it more eco-friendly. It looks unusual, but it is not jarringly out of place with the surrounds.

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3.33 km

All Saints Church, Coddington

Highlight • Religious Site

All Saints church, Coddington, set high on it's hill, catching the light from the setting sun. Delightful place with a terrific aspect, surrounded by wonderful mature Yew Trees.

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3.98 km

Coddington and Beyond

Highlight • Viewpoint

The final rise just off Raycomb Lane gives a fine view across to the little village of Coddington and its church, All Saints. Beyond Coddington you can see across towards …

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4.36 km

Coombe Hill Coppice

Forest

4.79 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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5.11 km

Hope End Main House

Highlight • Historical Site

The main house at Hope End can only be glimpsed through the trees, but as can be seen it is set in fine parkland on the eastern slopes of Oyster Hill. It was recently a hotel, but now closed.

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5.57 km