Clent Hills Circular Walk
Worcestershire
The Clent Hills are a cluster of ancient summits in the far north of Worcestershire, a short drive from Birmingham and cared for by the National Trust. This 3.9 km circular is the classic loop to the viewpoint and four standing stones on Clent Hill, and it is firmly dog friendly with plenty of open grass to roam.
Expect a steep but short climb from Nimmings Wood out of the woodland and up onto the grassy top, with a couple of gentler descents back through the beech woods. Dogs need to be on a lead in the grazed fields near the summit where sheep are usually out, and on a lead in the car park and cafe courtyard at the start. Parking is pay and display at Nimmings with a cafe and toilets right there.
At a Glance
- Distance
- 3.9 km (2.4 miles)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Duration
- 1 hr 15 min
- Walk Type
- Woodland, Historic, Peak
- Route Type
- Circular
- Off Lead Potential
- Moderate
- Livestock Risk
- Moderate
- Facilities
- Nimmings Wood cafe with dog bowls and a small shop at the start, plus toilets and picnic tables nearby.
- Parking
- Nimmings Wood National Trust pay and display, four pound all day, plus free parking at Walton Hill just down the road.
Dog Friendly Stays Nearby
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Pear Tree Cottage Sheriffs Lench
Sleeps 2 · 1 dog · Enclosed garden
from £555 / 7 nights
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All dog friendly stays in WorcestershireFrequently Asked Questions
Is Clent Hills Circular Walk dog friendly?
Yes, the Clent Hills Circular Walk is a well-established favourite with dog walkers and earns a 7 out of 10 for dog friendliness. There's plenty of open grassland for dogs to enjoy, and the cafe at Nimmings Wood even puts out dog bowls, so you and your four-legged companion are genuinely welcome here.
Can dogs be off lead at Clent Hills Circular Walk?
Dogs can enjoy good off-lead freedom across much of this route, particularly on the open grassy tops with their sweeping views. That said, leads are required in the grazed fields near the summit where sheep are usually present, as well as in the car park and cafe courtyard at the start.
What should I know before visiting Clent Hills Circular Walk with my dog?
The walk is 3.9 km and includes a steep but short climb out of Nimmings Wood onto the hilltop, so it's worth having your dog on a lead until you're clear of the car park. Parking is pay and display at Nimmings Wood at around four pounds for the day, with free parking also available at Walton Hill a short distance away. There's a cafe with toilets and picnic tables right at the start, making it an easy and well-equipped day out.
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