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West Midlands Region

Gullet Quarry – Swinyard Hill loop from Eastnor

Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

Gullet Quarry – Swinyard Hill loop from Eastnor

Moderate

5.0

(1)

16

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Gullet Quarry – Swinyard Hill loop from Eastnor

02:54

9.79km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 1, 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

28 m

Eastnor Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

This 19th-century castle has got to be seen to be believed. Looking like it's wandered out of a storybook, its construction began in 1811 for 1st Earl Somers. A section …

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2

119 m

The Woodshed, Eastnor

Highlight • Cafe

The Woodshed offers takeaway hot drinks and snacks on the Eastnor Estate. Open daily 0930-1630.

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3

2.62 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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4

3.52 km

Gullet Quarry

Highlight • Natural

Quarry filled with Malvern spring water. Previously a popular swimming spot. No longer allowed

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5

4.15 km

Bench With a View of Malvern Hills National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

5.51 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

5.57 km

Shire Ditch Stone Waymarker

Highlight • Structure

Stone waymarker on Shire Ditch below Swinyard Hill.

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9.79 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.32 km

2.70 km

2.50 km

1.23 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.83 km

2.51 km

1.90 km

1.19 km

890 m

462 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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12°C

21 %

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