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Arthur's Stone – Merbach Hill Summit loop from Bredwardine

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Arthur's Stone – Merbach Hill Summit loop from Bredwardine

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Arthur's Stone – Merbach Hill Summit loop from Bredwardine

02:50

9.86km

240m

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: February 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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477 m

Bredwardine Oldcastle

Highlight • Castle

935 m

Castle Coppice

Highlight • Forest

2.85 km

Climb to Arthur's Seat

Highlight • Summit

It starts to get a little punchy, but grit your teeth and hold on for a fantastic view back down the hill!

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4.29 km

Arthur's Stone

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Arthur's Stone is the oldest human made structure in Herefordshire. Dating back to sometime between 3700 and 2700 BC, it is the remains of a Neolithic chamber tomb. It is …

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5.14 km

Scenic Country Lane with Panoramic Views

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5.45 km

Black Mountains viewpoint

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In a number of places Arthur's Stone Lane that runs along the broad ridge of Merbach Hill offers fine views across to the Black Mountains, in particular to Hay Bluff.

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6.40 km

Distant view of the Brecon Beacons

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The true summit of Merbach Hill offers distant views of the Brecon Beacons and the Black mountains, and a panoramic view of the Wye Valley.

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6.67 km

Merbach Hill Summit

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Merbach Hill, at 1,043 feet (318 m), is a glorious place to survey Herefordshire’s landscape of patchwork farmland and rolling hills. This is an easy hill walk that rewards with …

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9.86 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.26 km

2.27 km

2.12 km

1.21 km

Surfaces

3.11 km

2.27 km

2.12 km

1.21 km

1.15 km

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Thursday 14 May

13°C

3°C

24 %

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Arthur's Stone – Merbach Hill Summit loop from Bredwardine

Bredwardine Oldcastle

Castle Coppice

Climb to Arthur's Seat

Arthur's Stone

Scenic Country Lane with Panoramic Views

Black Mountains viewpoint

Distant view of the Brecon Beacons

Merbach Hill Summit

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