Mortimer Forest – High Vinnalls Summit loop from Ludlow

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Mortimer Forest – High Vinnalls Summit loop from Ludlow

Hard

4.5

(11)

hikers

Mortimer Forest – High Vinnalls Summit loop from Ludlow

05:19

17.7km

580m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

497 m

Dinham Bridge with a view of Ludlow Castle

Highlight • River

Medieval bridge with a great view of Ludlow castle. Riding in or out of Ludown, just stop and appreciate the number of people that have crossed this bridge since the 12th Century.

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1.73 km

View of the Rolling Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

Some great views over the landscape.

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2.16 km

Mortimer Forest Information Board

Highlight • Parking

Go explore Mortimer Forest, some information provided on the sign.

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8.72 km

Mortimer Forest

Highlight • Trail

Straddling the border between Herefordshire and Shropshire is Mortimer Forest. It's an invigorating place to walk, with enchanting, hilly trails and plenty of wildlife. The forest reaches its highest point …

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9.64 km

High Vinnalls Summit

Highlight • Forest

High Vinnalls is the highest point in Mortimer Forest at 1,230 feet (375 m) and is considered part of the Shropshire Hills family, despite being in North Herefordshire. It rewards …

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9.66 km

Bench With View of the Welsh Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

You do get a view of the distant Welsh Hills from the summit, but you need to stand on the bench to get a good view as the trees are starting to grow and block it out.

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9.99 km

View of Brown Clee and Titterstone Clee Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

Close to the summit of High Vinnalls there is a fine view to the east, towards the distant Brown Clee and Titterstone Clee hills. When you emerge from the trees …

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17.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.86 km

6.99 km

2.49 km

218 m

201 m

Surfaces

12.8 km

3.46 km

735 m

458 m

189 m

157 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

15°C

7°C

82 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Comments

May 5, 2024,Mortimer forest , Climbing Jack trail 👣

I have to say this has to one of my all time favourite walks to date. It's almost alpine in appearance and you could almost think you were in Austria in some parts. Lovely scenery with a wide selection of amazing trees some of with are ancient. It's quite tough in places but thoroughly rewarding. Parking is free in most …