Monkey-puzzle trees and bench – Hergest Ridge Summit loop from Kington

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Kington

Monkey-puzzle trees and bench – Hergest Ridge Summit loop from Kington

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Monkey-puzzle trees and bench – Hergest Ridge Summit loop from Kington

02:55

10.0km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.77 km

Monkey-puzzle trees and bench

Highlight • Viewpoint

The group of Monkey Puzzle trees can be seen for miles around, and are a clear way point on the Offa's Dyke path.

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4.76 km

The Racecourse

Highlight • Historical Site

The racecourse (for horses) was created in the early Victorian years and was very popular between 1825 and 1846. Horse races continued here in the summer until around 1880. It …

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5.70 km

Hergest Ridge Summit

Highlight • Trail

Hergest Ridge runs along the border of England and Wales and affords breathtaking panoramic views. In clear conditions, you can see the hills of Shropshire in the north, the Brecon …

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9.65 km

St Mary's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

St Mary’s Church was founded in the late Norman period. The oldest part of the church that survives is the tower, which was built around 1200. The church, which is …

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10.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.12 km

3.13 km

1.66 km

125 m

Surfaces

6.70 km

3.30 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 4 November

11°C

7°C

26 %

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

September 30, 2025,Hergest ridge from Kington loop

First walk from our new town of residence Kington in Herefordshire.
Quick wander up to the Trig point on Hergest ridge then Coffee at Maples tea room in the Hergest croft gardens (you don't have to be a member or pay the entrance fee to the gardens to use the tea room).
If you don't want to walk through the …

April 12, 2025,Kington to puzzle trees on Hergest ridge

Quick little wander up onto Hergest Ridge to the puzzle trees, along part of Offa's Dyke
Hopefully we'll be moving to the area with it's marvellous walks