Walking Britain Bredon Hill circular from Elmley Castle
Introduction to Walk 2495
Region - Cotswolds
County/Area - Worcestershire
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 10.6 miles / 17.2 km
Ascent - 1800 feet / 545 metres
Time - 7 hours 10 minutes
Grade - moderate
A demanding Worcestershire walk around the Bredon Hill plateau. The route offers superb vistas in all directions including the Malvern Hills, Vale of Evesham and the Severn Valley. The walk generally follows well marked paths and bridleways although careful navigation is needed in places. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Please maintain social distancing - keep at least 2 metres away from other walkers.
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| Ordnance Survey Explorer 190 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer 190 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
Other walks nearby
0.1 miles / 0.1 km away
Bredon Hill from Elmley Castle
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 5.5 miles / 8.9 km
3.0 miles / 4.8 km away
Evesham & Haselor Hill from Cropthorne
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 8.0 miles / 13 km
6.8 miles / 10.9 km away
Stanway & Snowshill from Stanton
Grade - moderate
Length - 8.0 miles / 13 km
7.0 miles / 11.3 km away
Stanton & Laverton from Broadway
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 7.5 miles / 12.2 km
7.0 miles / 11.3 km away
The Broadway Tower from Broadway
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 5.0 miles / 8.1 km
7.3 miles / 11.6 km away
Temple Guiting & Cutsdean from Stanway
Grade - moderate
Length - 10.0 miles / 16.3 km
8.2 miles / 13.1 km away
River Severn & Apperley from Tewkesbury
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 7.5 miles / 12.2 km
8.4 miles / 13.4 km away
Hailes, Beckbury & Sudeley from Winchcombe
Grade - moderate
Length - 10.0 miles / 16.3 km
8.4 miles / 13.4 km away
Cleeve Common & Belas Knap from Winchcombe
Grade - moderate
Length - 10.0 miles / 16.3 km
Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
Recommended Books & eBooks
The Cotswold Way
Guidebook to walking the Cotswold Way National Trail. Between Chipping Campden and Bath, the 102 mile route explores the Cotswolds AONB. Described in both directions over 13 stages, the Cotswold Way can be walked year round and is suitable for beginner trekkers. Includes separate OS 1:25,000 map booklet of the route.
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The Cotswold Way Map Booklet
Map of the 102 mile (163km) Cotswold Way National Trail, between Chipping Camden and Bath. This booklet is included with the Cicerone guidebook to the trail, and shows the full route on OS 1:25,000 maps. The trail typically takes two weeks to walk, and is suitable for walkers at all levels of experience.
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Map and Compass
An instructive guidebook explaining map and compass techniques, to help readers enhance their outdoor experiences. Whether you are experienced in map-reading, or have never used a compass before, this guidebook will sharpen your skills and have you exploring new areas in no time. There are also tips for GPS and digital mapping technologies.
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