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Parsons Folly on Bredon Hill – Elmley Castle village loop from Elmley Castle

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Parsons Folly on Bredon Hill – Elmley Castle village loop from Elmley Castle

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Parsons Folly on Bredon Hill – Elmley Castle village loop from Elmley Castle

02:05

7.00km

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 22, 2026

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1 m

Queen Elizabeth Inn

Highlight • Pub

Nicely presented pub in quiet village. Ideal stop for coffee, lunch, tea or supper.

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2.16 km

View of Trees Emerging from the Mist

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When the fog is thick and low lying, you can get some amazing sights along this route, such as trees just emerging from the top of the fog.

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3.85 km

Elephant Stone (Banbury Stone)

Highlight • Natural

Also known as the Banbury Stone, there is conjecture about the exact origin of the Elephant Stone. Some believe it to be an ancient focus for the dark arts, others …

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4.00 km

Bredon Hill Summit

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Fantastic views over the Malverns and towards Wales.

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4.00 km

Parsons Folly on Bredon Hill

Highlight • Monument

Historic Bredon Hill stands proud in isolation. From its 981-foot (299 m) summit you can gaze out across Worcestershire to the Malverns and south into the rolling Cotswolds. Scenic magnificence. …

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4.88 km

Trees Emerging from Fog in the Avon Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

As mentioned at an earlier location, when the fog is thick and low in the Avon valley, you can sometimes get amazing sights such as this, where trees emerge the top of the fog.

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5.74 km

View over the Vale

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The climb up is unrelenting, but not too steep. Gives great views north to the Vale and beyond.

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6.83 km

Elmley Castle is often referred to as the prettiest village in Worcestershire, even England, and for good reason. Its beautiful half-timbered cottages and tree-lined streets make it a Cotswold favourite. …

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7.00 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.65 km

2.57 km

1.36 km

415 m

Surfaces

2.65 km

2.27 km

1.74 km

302 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 11 May

16°C

1°C

29 %

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Parsons Folly on Bredon Hill – Elmley Castle village loop from Elmley Castle

Queen Elizabeth Inn

View of Trees Emerging from the Mist

Elephant Stone (Banbury Stone)

Bredon Hill Summit

Parsons Folly on Bredon Hill

Trees Emerging from Fog in the Avon Valley

View over the Vale

Elmley Castle village

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