Wellington Monument – View South Over Hemyock loop from Buckland St Mary
Wellington Monument – View South Over Hemyock loop from Buckland St Mary
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Wellington Monument – View South Over Hemyock loop from Buckland St Mary
02:41
52.2km
610m
Road cycling
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 3, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 19.7 km for 109 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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15.3 km
Wellington Monument
Highlight • Climb
Tours are available from April to October 10:00 - 16:00, booking essential. You can view the monument from outside and walk around the area which has great views without booking.
The Wellington Monument is the tallest three sided obelisk in the world at 175ft. It was commissioned in 1817 to commemorate the Duke of Wellingtons victory at the battle of Waterloo. Originally designed to be a plinth with a stature of the duke on top but the money ran out and it was eventually finished in 1820.
It's been damaged by lightning and needed major restoration several times since it's completion.
The National Trust took over the management in 1934 and undertook many cycles of repair over the years. The most recent 3.1million pound project has been recently completed with the aim of not needing more repair work in the near future.
Tip by
17.9 km
View South Over Hemyock
Highlight • Viewpoint
19.2 km
Hemyock Church, Garden Art, and Catherine Wheel Pub
Highlight • Settlement
19.3 km
Hemyock Village Pump
Highlight • Historical Site
Tip by
19.7 km
Hemyock Castle
Highlight • Castle
The remains of a moated, rare late 14th century castle surround a much older manor house. During the 17th century English Civil War, the castle was garrisoned for Parliament. The Royalists attacked twice, eventually besieging and capturing Hemyock Castle. Afterwards, the castle was slighted (destroyed). Subsequently the site evolved to become a farm, and later a private home. Former outbuildings have also been converted into homes
Tip by
20.1 km
St Mary's Church and Hemyock Castle
Highlight • Religious Site
Tip by
42.6 km
Free-Range Pigs at Blackdown Hills
Highlight • Natural
Tip by
52.2 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
52.0 km
206 m
122 m
Surfaces
32.4 km
19.7 km
180 m
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Elevation
Highest point (300 m)
Lowest point (120 m)
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