Somers Obelisk – View of Eastnor Obelisk loop from Ledbury

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Somers Obelisk – View of Eastnor Obelisk loop from Ledbury

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Somers Obelisk – View of Eastnor Obelisk loop from Ledbury

04:50

16.3km

480m

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: August 2, 2026

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Malvern Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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St Michael and All Angels Church, Ledbury

Highlight • Religious Site

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Squirrel Hill Wood

Forest

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Somers Obelisk

Highlight • Monument

Grade II-listed and part of the giant Eastnor Castle estate, the obelisk can be seen for miles around. It's a monument to members of the Somers Cocks family, who own …

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7.52 km

View of Eastnor Obelisk

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.01 km

Midsummer Hill Iron Age Hillfort

Highlight • Historical Site

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The Woodshed, Eastnor

Highlight • Cafe

The Woodshed offers takeaway hot drinks and snacks on the Eastnor Estate. Open daily 0930-1630.

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11.7 km

Eastnor Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

This 19th-century castle has got to be seen to be believed. Looking like it's wandered out of a storybook, its construction began in 1811 for 1st Earl Somers. A section …

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14.5 km

Church Lane, Ledbury

Highlight • Historical Site

Very pretty little side street with some cafés, museum and shops. Worth a visit.

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Ledbury Market House

Highlight • Monument

Ledbury's iconic Market House is an unmistakable presence, its timber frame hoisted up on stilts above the streets. The idea behind the design was to faciliate both a town hall …

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16.3 km

End point

Train Station

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