Parsons Folly on Bredon Hill – Bredon Hill Summit loop from Beckford

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Parsons Folly on Bredon Hill – Bredon Hill Summit loop from Beckford

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Parsons Folly on Bredon Hill – Bredon Hill Summit loop from Beckford

04:08

14.8km

290m

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: July 31, 2026

Tips

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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35 m

Lake at Beckford Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

Beckford Nature Reserve, situated just north of the centre of the village, is a wonderful place for a stroll and to enjoy nature. The reserve features a peaceful lake, lots …

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622 m

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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7.09 km

Bredon Hill Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastic views over the Malverns and towards Wales.

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7.24 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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8.04 km

Warren Wood

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful quiet woodland with a bridleway running through it. Take care to stay on the bridleway and off of the adjacent footpath.

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13.3 km

Rapeseed Fields near Beckford & Aston under Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here a winding road leads you through the beautiful Cotswold countryside near Beckford & Aston under Hill. If visiting in the spring and summer months, you'll be afforded a gorgeous display of yellow blooming rapeseed flowers.

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14.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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