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Hergest Ridge Summit – Monkey-puzzle trees and bench loop from Gladestry

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Hergest Ridge Summit – Monkey-puzzle trees and bench loop from Gladestry

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Hergest Ridge Summit – Monkey-puzzle trees and bench loop from Gladestry

04:05

14.4km

300m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

1

271 m

St Mary's Church, Gladestry

Highlight • Religious Site

St Mary's is a pretty church in the heart of Gladestry that dates to the 13th century. There are still plenty of early historical features that you can see today, …

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2

440 m

The Oak Pub, Gladestry

Highlight • Restaurant

watering hole and grub with a little village shop tucked in the corner.

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3

3.43 km

Hergest Ridge Summit

Highlight • Trail

Hergest Ridge runs along the border of England and Wales and affords breathtaking panoramic views. In clear conditions, you can see the hills of Shropshire in the north, the Brecon …

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4

4.20 km

Wild Ponies on Beacon Hill

Highlight • Natural

5

4.41 km

Monkey-puzzle trees and bench

Highlight • Viewpoint

The group of Monkey Puzzle trees can be seen for miles around, and are a clear way point on the Offa's Dyke path.

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6

4.80 km

The Racecourse

Highlight • Historical Site

The racecourse (for horses) was created in the early Victorian years and was very popular between 1825 and 1846. Horse races continued here in the summer until around 1880. It …

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B

14.4 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.92 km

4.23 km

1.90 km

373 m

Surfaces

4.66 km

4.56 km

3.62 km

941 m

507 m

148 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Saturday 24 October

11°C

6°C

48 %

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