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Kington

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

04:43

16.0km

460m

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: May 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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427 m

Kington Museum & History Centre and Fly the Walking Dog

Highlight • Historical Site

Kington is a lovely little town in the shadow of Hergest Ridge, and is a renowned centre for walking. The little museum has an excellent sculpture of Fly the walking …

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516 m

White Horse of Hergest Ridge

Highlight • Natural Monument

The market town of Kington is an ideal base for exploring Hergest Ridge and Bradnor Hill, both summits on the high ground that separates England from Wales. Accommodation is plentiful …

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1.03 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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3.95 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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4.35 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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5.23 km

Hergest Ridge True Summit

Highlight • Summit

Note that the Trig point is not on the true summit`, it's off to the east in a place with a better view of the surrounding countryside.

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5.36 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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8.35 km

The Oak Pub, Gladestry

Highlight • Restaurant

watering hole and grub with a little village shop tucked in the corner.

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16.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.97 km

4.12 km

1.62 km

1.31 km

Surfaces

9.34 km

4.92 km

1.05 km

396 m

271 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 17 May

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

Kington Museum & History Centre and Fly the Walking Dog

White Horse of Hergest Ridge

St Mary's Church

The Racecourse

Monkey-puzzle trees and bench

Hergest Ridge True Summit

Hergest Ridge Summit

The Oak Pub, Gladestry

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