Also known as the Banbury Stone, there is conjecture about the exact origin of the Elephant Stone. Some believe it to be an ancient focus for the dark arts, others say it was a type of amber stone dedicated to the sun by druids. There's also a superstition that if you kiss the stone on Good Friday you will be cursed with bad luck.

Clive G

October 7, 2025

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A quite impressive rock formation that really does look like an elephant lying down.

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1. Elmley Castle & Bredon Hill loop — The Cotswolds

8.18km

02:25

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2. Overbury & Bredon Hill loop via Warren Hill — The Cotswolds

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03:11

250m

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3. Parsons Folly on Bredon Hill – Parsons' Folly on Bredon Hill loop from Elmley Castle

9.15km

02:40

230m

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Elevation 290 m

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Location: Kemerton, Wychavon, Worcestershire, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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Elephant Stone (Banbury Stone)

1. Elmley Castle & Bredon Hill loop — The Cotswolds

2. Overbury & Bredon Hill loop via Warren Hill — The Cotswolds

3. Parsons Folly on Bredon Hill – Parsons' Folly on Bredon Hill loop from Elmley Castle

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