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Preston

Hitch Wood – Minsden Chapel Ruins loop from Preston

Moderate

4.5

(6)

35

hikers

Hitch Wood – Minsden Chapel Ruins loop from Preston

02:11

7.98km

110m

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 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

16 m

St Martin's Church, Preston

Highlight • Religious Site

2

94 m

Stone Head Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

3

116 m

The Red Inn, Preston

Highlight • Restaurant

4

161 m

Red Lion Pub Preston

Highlight • Pub

It is a nice pub with a big beer garden that has a place to lock your bikes up.
Good selection of beers and a relaxed atmosphere.

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5

2.55 km

Hitch Wood

Highlight • Forest

6

3.77 km

Hill End Chalk Pit

Highlight • Natural

7

4.48 km

Minsden Chapel Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

Minsden Chapel is a Grade II-listed scheduled ancient monument that was originally built in the 14th century. It fell into disrepair during the 17th century and has remained a mere …

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8

5.29 km

Rusty Gun Restaurant & Pig Pen

Highlight • Restaurant

eating and drinking

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B

7.98 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.78 km

1.75 km

1.30 km

101 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.08 km

1.83 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Wednesday 22 July

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