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West Midlands Region

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

Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

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

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5.0

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

01:54

6.59km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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2.89 km

Neolithic Mound

Highlight • Historical Site

Hergest Ridge was clearly an important place in ancient times, and there are a number of neolithic mounds and other artefacts up there, as this describes - htt.herefordshire.gov.uk/media/1092/ha232_she18423_hergestridgereport.pdf

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3.07 km

Wild Ponies of the Brecon Beacons

Highlight • Natural

The ponies like the high ground

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3.35 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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4.00 km

Wild Ponies on Beacon Hill

Highlight • Natural

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4.21 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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6.59 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.01 km

2.10 km

435 m

Surfaces

4.75 km

1.35 km

435 m

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Friday 15 May

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3°C

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