How long does it take to walk the Malvern Hills?
From a 20-minute summit dash to a full day on the ridge: realistic times for the most popular Malvern walks, and what makes them longer than you expect.
Malvern Hills guides
Practical, evergreen guides to planning a visit. Each one links to the walks, car parks and places it mentions.
Walking
Malvern Hills geology
The Malverns are made of some of the oldest rocks in England. Here is what they are, where to see them, and how they explain the famous springs.
Parking and getting here
The Malvern Hills without a car
With stations on both sides of the ridge and a bus over the Wyche, the Malverns are one of the easiest hill ranges in England to walk car-free. Here is how.
Malvern Hills parking guide
Which car park to use for the Worcestershire Beacon, British Camp, North Hill and the southern hills, what it costs, and how to avoid a wasted trip on a busy day.
Planning a visit
The Malvern Hills National Landscape (AONB)
The Malverns have been protected since 1959, and the hills have their own Acts of Parliament. Here is who does what, and what it means when you visit.
Families and dogs
The Malvern Hills with children
Children love a target: a summit, a hillfort or a cave. These are the family walks that work, with the practical details parents need.