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Kinver Edge – Kinver Rock Houses loop from Kinver

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Wolverley And Cookley

Kinver Edge – Kinver Rock Houses loop from Kinver

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Kinver Edge – Kinver Rock Houses loop from Kinver

05:18

19.0km

360m

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: May 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.60 km

Kinver Edge

Highlight • Historical Site

Kinver Edge is a high sandstone ridge adorned by colourful heath, pockets of woodland, two ancient hill forts and the famous Holy Austin Rock Houses. A ramble along the escarpment …

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1.80 km

Ernie's Bench With View of the Shropshire Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

After a long walk up the hills take a stop at ernies bench to catch your breath

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2.37 km

Kinver Edge Toposcope and Viewpoint

Highlight • Monument

Fantastic views from the top of Kinver Edge. Well worth the climb.

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2.83 km

Holly Austin Rock Houses

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Holly Austin Rock Houses are a National Trust attraction, built into the side of the Sandstone cliff.

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3.07 km

Kinver Rock Houses

Highlight • Structure

dates back to 1700s

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5.24 km

Lyndon Covert

Forest

5.89 km

View of the Sheepwalks

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Sheepwalks is marked on OS Maps just to the north east of this segment. Three successive rolling hills with lovely views over Kinver.

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12.0 km

Historic Quarry Path

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

After leaving the track in Arley wood this sheltered path takes you through woodland and up the side of some old quarries (it is fenced),

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13.9 km

Public footpaths allow you to walk to the north of the Arboretum through Bodenham Farm. The Arboretum itself is a ticketed attraction, centered around a pool and collection of rare and ornamental treets. Visitor centre and restaurant are free access.

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17.8 km

Kingsford Forest Park

Forest

19.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.45 km

4.76 km

2.17 km

1.93 km

714 m

Surfaces

6.33 km

5.09 km

2.75 km

2.38 km

1.26 km

1.22 km

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

29°C

16°C

0 %

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Kinver Edge – Kinver Rock Houses loop from Kinver

Kinver Edge

Ernie's Bench With View of the Shropshire Hills

Kinver Edge Toposcope and Viewpoint

Holly Austin Rock Houses

Kinver Rock Houses

View of the Sheepwalks

Historic Quarry Path

Bodenham Arboretum

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