The Clent Hills: the Four Stones and Walton Hill
Two grassy summits with views to the Malverns and the Welsh hills, close to Birmingham.
- Distance
- 4.7 km
- Ascent
- 180 m
- Time
- 1.5–2 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 316 m
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About this walk
The Clent Hills: the Four Stones and Walton Hill is an easy 4.7 km out-and-back walk with 180 m of ascent, taking 1.5 to 2 hours. It starts at Clent Hills (grid reference SO 939 803).
The Clent Hills, looked after by the National Trust, are a set of grassy, rounded hills south-west of Birmingham. On the top of Clent Hill stand the Four Stones, put up in the 18th century as a folly, with views on a clear day to the Malverns, the Shropshire Hills and into Wales.
The walk continues along the ridge to Walton Hill, the highest point, before returning to the car park.
Route
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1
The Four Stones
Climb to the Four Stones on Clent Hill.
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2
Walton Hill
Follow the ridge to the top of Walton Hill and return.
Summits
Clent Hill (Four Stones)
304 m
Walton Hill
316 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does The Clent Hills: the Four Stones and Walton Hill take?
- Most walkers take 1.5–2 hours for the 4.7 km route, which has 180 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Clent Hills (grid reference SO 939 803). National Trust car parks on the hills (charge for non-members).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses run to Clent village. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Grassy paths and tracks, steep in places.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep and cattle graze here: keep dogs on a lead near livestock, especially at lambing time (March to May).
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