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

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

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

04:00

13.7km

370m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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2.35 km

The Starfish

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The col between Hanter Hill and Hergest Ridge is a meeting of the ways, and where those paths meet is an eye-catching feature.

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3.00 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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3.13 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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3.65 km

Wild Ponies on Beacon Hill

Highlight • Natural

3.86 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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7.27 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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13.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.77 km

4.36 km

1.13 km

298 m

Surfaces

8.45 km

3.51 km

1.00 km

306 m

280 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

16°C

9°C

31 %

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

The Starfish

Hergest Ridge True Summit

Hergest Ridge Summit

Wild Ponies on Beacon Hill

Monkey-puzzle trees and bench

St Mary's Church

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