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Richard's Castle

High Vinnalls Summit – Mortimer Forest loop from Richard's Castle

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Hiking trails & Routes
United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Richard's Castle

High Vinnalls Summit – Mortimer Forest loop from Richard's Castle

Moderate

4.7

(46)

75

hikers

High Vinnalls Summit – Mortimer Forest loop from Richard's Castle

02:12

7.43km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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: January 22, 2026

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2.23 km

View of Brown Clee and Titterstone Clee Hills

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Close to the summit of High Vinnalls there is a fine view to the east, towards the distant Brown Clee and Titterstone Clee hills. When you emerge from the trees …

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2.56 km

Bench With View of the Welsh Hills

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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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2.58 km

View From the Top

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2.58 km

High Vinnalls Summit

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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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3.50 km

Mortimer Forest

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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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5.17 km

Forest Path

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Having walked along a broad track, the way takes a right fork onto a less defined path. You need to take this right fork as it does lead directly to the summit.

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7.43 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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6.27 km

621 m

521 m

Surfaces

6.07 km

1.32 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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