Kinver Edge Toposcope and Viewpoint

Kinver Edge Toposcope and Viewpoint

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Kinver Edge Toposcope and Viewpoint

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Konum: Kinver, South Staffordshire, Staffordshire, West Midlands Region, İngiltere, Birleşik Krallık

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Nej

12 Temmuz 2022

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

Adie

10 Mart 2023

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The toposcope got a refresh a few years back with a granite replica of the original Welsh slate top that had weathered back. Now you can clearly work out where you are in relation to New York again!

New York is a bit too far off on the horizon, but with the vantage that the 164m high point affords you, you will be treated to views of the Clent Hills, Shatterford Hill, Dudley, Wenlock Edge, Malvern Hills and the Shropshire Hills.

Jebb

8 Ağustos 2020

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Great view watch out for dog walkers

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Kinver Edge to The Rock Houses loop — Kingsford Forest Park

7,23km

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140m

Embark on a moderate hike along the Kinver Edge to The Rock Houses loop, a 4.5-mile (7.2 km) journey with 457 feet (139 metres) of elevation gain that typically takes 2 hours and 1 minute to complete. You will traverse a high sandstone ridge, moving through colorful heathland and pockets of woodland. From the ridge, you can enjoy far-reaching views across several counties, including the Clent Hills and Shropshire Hills, before descending to the unique Kinver Rock Houses carved into the soft red sandstone.

When planning your visit, note that the Holy Austin Rock Houses are owned by the National Trust and are open to the public. These historic cave dwellings, inhabited as recently as the 1960s, now feature a tea-room and toilets, providing a convenient stop during your hike. The varied terrain includes natural earth, gravel, and some steep sections, so sure-footedness is beneficial.

This trail offers a rich blend of history and nature, highlighted by an ancient Iron Age hillfort with impressive ramparts on Kinver Edge. The area is renowned for having more rock dwellings than anywhere else in England, including Nanny's Rock, once home to a herbalist. The heathland is also a habitat for diverse wildlife, such as adders, common lizards, and various birds, with the wider Kingsford Forest Park offering opportunities for deeper woodland exploration.

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