A walk to the Welcombe Hills Obelisk, providing views across Warwickshire.
Distance: 8.3 miles (13.4 km)
Ascent: 98 metres
Route grade: 36 (equivalent to Moderate)
Time to allow: From 3h 30m to 5h 45m
Starting point: YHA Stratford-upon-Avon
Grid reference: SP 231 562
What3Words: ///coil.march.gratitude
End point: Circular, to YHA Stratford-upon-Avon
Region: West Midlands
Type of walk: Canal, Countryside, Town
Trails and Ways: Monarch’s Way
Wheelchair accessible: No
Pushchair accessible: No
Stile free: Yes
Seats on route: Yes
Toilets: Yes
Touch free: No
Food and Drink: Cafe/s, Pub/s, Shop/s, Town
This route is included in: YHA Festival of Walking
YHA and walking have been perfect partners since 1930. YHA celebrates with a walking festival in autumn so everyone gets the chance to discover the joy of walking. This walk was produced as one of the 180 self guided walks which start and finish at hostels.
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OS Map: OS Explorer 1:25k (205) Stratford-upon-Avon and Evesham