In the far north west of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty lies the isolated Bredon Hill. This is no run-of-the-mill Cotswold hill though, instead, it has a rich …

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Location: Great Comberton, Wychavon, Worcestershire, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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Alex Foxfield

February 18, 2021

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Historic Bredon Hill stands proud in isolation. From its 981-foot (299 m) summit you can gaze out across Worcestershire to the Malverns and south into the rolling Cotswolds. Scenic magnificence.

The hill was once an Iron Age hillfort, known as Kemerton Camp and it then became an important Roman encampment. In the 18th century, the squire of Kemerton Court erected a small stone tower, Parsons Folly. A number of ancient standing stones also adorn the hill.

Sid

February 12, 2020

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Great views including Malvern. I would imagine Malvern could be great at sunset.

Sasha Taylor

July 17, 2021

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Parsons' Folly was built as a folly in the 18th century by Mr Parsons of Kemerton, it is 39 feet high, the summit of Bredon Hill is 961 feet above sea level thus making the top of the folly exactly 1,000 feet above sea level. Spread below is the vale through which both the Avon and Severn, on the horizon are the Malvern Hills.

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1. Elmley Castle & Bredon Hill loop

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Hike the moderate Elmley Castle & Bredon Hill loop for panoramic Cotswolds views, historical sites, and diverse terrain over 5.1 miles.

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2. Great Comberton & Bredon Hill loop from Elmley Castle

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Great Comberton, Wychavon, Worcestershire, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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Parsons Folly on Bredon Hill

1. Elmley Castle & Bredon Hill loop

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