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Mortimer Forest – High Vinnalls Summit loop from Pipe Aston

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West Midlands Region

Mortimer Forest – High Vinnalls Summit loop from Pipe Aston

Easy

4.6

(7)

78

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Mortimer Forest – High Vinnalls Summit loop from Pipe Aston

01:42

5.70km

180m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

67 m

Mortimer Forest

Highlight • Forest

Although originally made up of ancient royal chases and deer parks, the forest we see today was largely planted by the Forestry Commission in the 1920s. It was named after …

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2

2.71 km

Mortimer Forest

Highlight • Trail

Straddling the border between Herefordshire and Shropshire is Mortimer Forest. It's an invigorating place to walk, with enchanting, hilly trails and plenty of wildlife. The forest reaches its highest point …

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3

3.63 km

View From the Top

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

3.63 km

High Vinnalls Summit

Highlight • Forest

High Vinnalls is the highest point in Mortimer Forest at 1,230 feet (375 m) and is considered part of the Shropshire Hills family, despite being in North Herefordshire. It rewards …

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5

3.65 km

Bench With View of the Welsh Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

You do get a view of the distant Welsh Hills from the summit, but you need to stand on the bench to get a good view as the trees are starting to grow and block it out.

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6

4.39 km

Descent from High Vinnalls

Highlight • Climb

B

5.70 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.97 km

2.71 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.70 km

1.01 km

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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