Warren Wood – Elmley Castle village loop from Elmley Castle

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Warren Wood – Elmley Castle village loop from Elmley Castle

Moderate

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Warren Wood – Elmley Castle village loop from Elmley Castle

04:08

14.4km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1 m

Queen Elizabeth Inn

Highlight • Pub

Nicely presented pub in quiet village. Ideal stop for coffee, lunch, tea or supper.

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1.25 km

View over the Vale

Highlight • Viewpoint

The climb up is unrelenting, but not too steep. Gives great views north to the Vale and beyond.

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2.74 km

Long Plantation

Forest

3.10 km

Cotswolds in the distance

Highlight • Viewpoint

When you reach the top of the climb you are rewarded with a fine view of the Cotswold Hills to the south.

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4.43 km

Dry-stone Wall

Highlight • Structure

The walk along the top of the edge of the hill is easy and gives fine views across the Vale of Evesham and also east to the Cotswold escarpment. Wonderfully …

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10.4 km

Warren Wood

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful quiet woodland with a bridleway running through it. Take care to stay on the bridleway and off of the adjacent footpath.

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11.2 km

Elephant Stone (Banbury Stone)

Highlight • Natural

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 …

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14.1 km

Elmley Castle is often referred to as the prettiest village in Worcestershire, even England, and for good reason. Its beautiful half-timbered cottages and tree-lined streets make it a Cotswold favourite. …

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14.3 km

St Mary's Church, Elmley Castle

Highlight • Monument

St Mary's Church is a delightful little church full of character and historic interest, set in the picturesque Worcestershire village of Elmley Castle.

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14.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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