- By a walk start
- Dogs welcome
Why walkers stop here
Halfway up the classic climb from the town to the Worcestershire Beacon, in the old well house. Vegetarian, with outdoor seating. You can walk onto the hills from the door.
What to know
| Food | Yes |
|---|---|
| Dogs | Dogs welcome |
| Garden | Not stated |
| Parking | Not stated |
| Rooms | No |
From St Ann's Well Café’s own website. “Not stated” means we couldn’t find it: ask them.
Walks nearby
Straight-line distance from here to the start of each walk.
- St Ann’s Well from Great Malvern · 220 m to the start
- Great Malvern to British Camp along the ridge · 320 m to the start
- North Hill and the Worcestershire Beacon · 1.0 km to the start
- Worcestershire Beacon from Great Malvern station · 1.0 km to the start
St Ann’s Well from Great Malvern
- Distance: 1.3 km · 0.8 mi
- Time: 30 min
- Route type: Out and back
A short, steep stroll from the town centre up to St Ann’s Well, the 1813 spring house with a café, on the way to the Worcestershire Beacon.
Great Malvern to British Camp along the ridge
- Distance: 9.1 km · 5.7 mi
- Time: 5 hrs
- Route type: Linear
Start at the Priory, climb steeply through the woods to the ridge and follow it south over the central hills to the British Camp hillfort.
Places to stay nearby
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A Georgian hotel on Belle Vue Terrace in the centre of Great Malvern, a short walk from the paths up the hills. Its Mulberry Tree restaurant serves afternoon tea daily.
- Walk from the door
- Near a station
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Food on site
- Afternoon tea
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A pub-hotel in central Great Malvern. The hotel says the walking trails to the top of the hills start just over the road. There is no lift.
- Walk from the door
- Near a station
- Breakfast
- Food on site
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A large hotel beside the Priory in the centre of Great Malvern, convenient for the station and the walks up from the town.
- Walk from the door
- Dogs in rooms
- Near a station
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Packed lunches
These details were checked against the business’s website on 14 Sept 2026. Things change, so check before you travel.