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Hergest Ridge Summit – Monkey-puzzle trees and bench loop from Kington

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Hergest Ridge Summit – Monkey-puzzle trees and bench loop from Kington

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Hergest Ridge Summit – Monkey-puzzle trees and bench loop from Kington

05:22

19.0km

390m

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: June 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.41 km

River Arrow

Highlight • River

The point where Hergest Road crosses the River Arrow is a delightful spot for a sandwich and a coffee at journey's end.

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8.44 km

Huntington Castle

Highlight • Castle

Very little to see, if you head towards Mahollam road junction, before the drive to castle cottages there is an unmarked double gate, easily opened, walk up the rise and …

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10.9 km

The Oak Pub, Gladestry

Highlight • Restaurant

watering hole and grub with a little village shop tucked in the corner.

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13.9 km

Hergest Ridge Summit

Highlight • Trail

Hergest Ridge runs along the border of England and Wales and affords breathtaking panoramic views. In clear conditions, you can see the hills of Shropshire in the north, the Brecon …

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14.6 km

Monkey-puzzle trees and bench

Highlight • Viewpoint

The group of Monkey Puzzle trees can be seen for miles around, and are a clear way point on the Offa's Dyke path.

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18.2 km

St Mary's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

St Mary’s Church was founded in the late Norman period. The oldest part of the church that survives is the tower, which was built around 1200. The church, which is …

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18.7 km

White Horse of Hergest Ridge

Highlight • Natural Monument

The market town of Kington is an ideal base for exploring Hergest Ridge and Bradnor Hill, both summits on the high ground that separates England from Wales. Accommodation is plentiful …

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18.8 km

Kington Museum & History Centre and Fly the Walking Dog

Highlight • Historical Site

Kington is a lovely little town in the shadow of Hergest Ridge, and is a renowned centre for walking. The little museum has an excellent sculpture of Fly the walking …

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19.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.07 km

5.60 km

3.21 km

2.17 km

Surfaces

8.31 km

4.41 km

2.48 km

1.74 km

1.57 km

550 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Sunday 5 July

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Hergest Ridge Summit – Monkey-puzzle trees and bench loop from Kington

River Arrow

Huntington Castle

The Oak Pub, Gladestry

Hergest Ridge Summit

Monkey-puzzle trees and bench

St Mary's Church

White Horse of Hergest Ridge

Kington Museum & History Centre and Fly the Walking Dog

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