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West Midlands Region

Somers Obelisk – Swinyard Hill loop from Midsummer Hill

Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

Somers Obelisk – Swinyard Hill loop from Midsummer Hill

Easy

9

hikers

Somers Obelisk – Swinyard Hill loop from Midsummer Hill

01:43

5.69km

180m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Malvern Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

663 m

View of Eastnor Castle

Highlight • Castle

Here, on the trail up Midsummer Hill's southern flank, you're rewarded with an excellent view down onto Eastnor Castle. Built in the early 19th century by Robert Smirk, the architect …

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2

808 m

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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3

840 m

View of Midsummer Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

This wonderfully named hill towards the southern end of the Malverns is quieter and more wooded than the northern end of the ridge - though sadly Ash die-back has taken …

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4

1.29 km

View of Eastnor Obelisk

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

2.15 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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6

3.46 km

Swinyard Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Another of the many hill tops along the Malvern ridge, providing 360 degree views.

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7

3.52 km

Shire Ditch Stone Waymarker

Highlight • Structure

Stone waymarker on Shire Ditch below Swinyard Hill.

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8

4.71 km

View of the Obelisk

Highlight • Monument

Good quality track with views of Obelisk. Drains well

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B

5.69 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.41 km

822 m

309 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.90 km

1.75 km

385 m

308 m

196 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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