Clent Hills, Worcestershire
Highest Point of Clent Hills
Viewpoint
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7.1
Wildland
1–2 hours
Time
Paid
Cost
Big-sky
Feel
Why it's Wildland
7.1The high point is Walton Hill, at about 316 metres according to the supplied Komoot guide. Nearby, the Clent Hills’ famous Four Stones are an 18th-century folly, adding an unexpected human landmark to the open hilltop views.
A rewarding open-hills escape within reach of Birmingham, with wide-ranging views and a nearby 18th-century folly to seek out. The summit and Four Stones are separate features, so plan your walk around both rather than assuming the stones mark the highest point.
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The experience
Come for the open hilltop views and make the Four Stones part of the walk. Start from a listed car park, choose a suitable path, and allow time to enjoy the changing outlook rather than treating the summit as a quick tick-off.
Things to do
Stand on Walton Hill
Visit the high point of the Clent Hills and take in the hilltop outlook. The supplied Komoot guide gives the summit elevation as 1,037 feet (316 metres).
Find the Four Stones
Walk to the Four Stones, an 18th-century folly and one of the Clent Hills’ best-known landmarks.
Choose the easy-access path
The National Trust describes an easy-access path from Nimmings Wood car park, surfaced with compacted red sandstone. Check its current access guidance before travelling.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · 1–2 hours
Quick hilltop escape
- 01
Start at a suitable Clent Hills car park; check current parking arrangements before setting off.
- 02
Follow a path towards Walton Hill summit, choosing a route appropriate to conditions and ability.
- 03
Pause for the views, then return by a route you can confidently retrace.
Half day · Half day
Summit and the Four Stones
- 01
Begin from Nimmings Wood or another listed car park, checking current parking details.
- 02
Walk to Walton Hill summit and take time to enjoy the hilltop outlook.
- 03
Continue to the Four Stones, the 18th-century folly, then return using a suitable path.
- 04
If open, finish with a café stop at Nimmings Wood.
Verified history
The Four Stones on the Clent Hills are described by the supplied Tripadvisor source as an 18th-century folly. The available sources do not substantiate the source-row claim of Iron Age history at this particular high point, so it is not presented here as established fact.
Hidden details
The summit and the stones are different landmarks — Walton Hill is identified as the highest point; the Four Stones are a separate 18th-century folly on the Clent Hills. Include both if you want to see the hill’s high point and its best-known historic feature.
When to go
March · April · May · June · September · October · Early morning for a quieter visit; choose a clear day for the views.
The supplied Tripadvisor source notes spring bluebells and seasonal interest on the hills. The source row describes autumn colour and winter days as appealing, but exact peak dates are not verified.
Paths can be uneven and muddy in wet weather. Check conditions and wear suitable footwear; exposed hilltops can feel different from sheltered ground.
Worth pairing with
Nimmings Wood car park café
An independent family-run café is listed at the National Trust’s Nimmings Wood car park; check opening before planning a stop.
What to look for
Look for the Four Stones, an 18th-century folly on the Clent Hills, and compare its position with Walton Hill summit: the stones are a landmark, not the highest point.
The story
18th-century folly: the Four Stones
Best time to go
Year-round; spring for bluebells and wildflowers, autumn for colour, and clear winter days for far-reaching views.
Early morning on a clear day is a good choice for quieter paths and open views. The supplied National Trust source lists countryside access from dawn to dusk.
How long to spend
1–2 hours
Perfect for
Walkers · Photographers · Families · Dogs
Practical information
Opening & access
The Clent Hills are cared for by the National Trust. Countryside access is listed as dawn to dusk; check current conditions and access information before setting out.
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Parking
Nimmings Wood car park is at Hagley Wood Lane, near Romsley, B62 0NL; the National Trust page also lists free parking at Walton Hill and Adams Hill. Check current charges and conditions before travelling.
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Toilets
Toilets are listed among the National Trust facilities; check availability before visiting.
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Food & drink
An independent family-run café is listed at Nimmings Wood car park; check opening before visiting.
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Dogs
Dogs are welcome. Keep them on a lead in the car park, café area and on the Viewpoint path, and where livestock graze; keep dogs under close control.
Accessibility
The National Trust identifies an easy-access path from Nimmings Wood car park, surfaced with compacted red sandstone. Other paths may be uneven and muddy in wet weather; check the detailed access information before choosing a route.
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Cost
Paid
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Around Highest Point of Clent Hills
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