Wellington Monument – Wellington Monument loop from Wellington
Wellington Monument – Wellington Monument loop from Wellington
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Wellington Monument – Wellington Monument loop from Wellington
02:53
10.1km
220m
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: April 23, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through a protected area
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Blackdown Hills National Landscape
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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3.01 km
Steep Flint Path
Highlight • Trail
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3.66 km
Wellington Monument
Highlight • Natural Monument
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4.48 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.
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5.54 km
Tree Roots on Trail to Wellington Monument
Highlight • Forest
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10.1 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
6.63 km
1.57 km
1.43 km
368 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
3.76 km
2.26 km
1.47 km
1.40 km
665 m
430 m
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Elevation
Highest point (270 m)
Lowest point (80 m)
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