- Man-made cave
- Cut into pillow lavas
- Victorian/Edwardian folly
Giant’s Cave, also known as Clutter’s Cave, Hermit’s Cave or Waum’s Cave, is a small man-made cave near the ridge south of British Camp. It is cut into pillow lavas: rock formed when lava erupted under water, cooling into rounded “pillows”. You can still make out their shapes around the entrance.
The Malvern Hills Trust lists it among the follies developed on the hills in the Victorian and Edwardian era. The cave is tiny, but it is a good goal on a walk with children. Most people combine it with the British Camp hillfort on a circuit from the British Camp car park.
Getting there: On the ridge south of British Camp, between Hangman’s Hill and Millennium Hill. Most walkers reach it from British Camp car park.
Walks that pass Giant’s Cave
British Camp and Giant’s Cave circular
- Distance: 3.2 km · 2.0 mi
- Time: 1 hr 5 min
- Route type: Circular
Over the British Camp hillfort and south along the ridge to the little Giant’s Cave, returning below the hills. A great family outing.
Malvern Hills end to end
- Distance: 16 km · 10.1 mi
- Time: 5 hr 35 min
- Route type: Linear
The big one: every summit from Chase End Hill in the south to North Hill above Great Malvern, along the full length of the ridge.
Grand Traverse: Ledbury to Great Malvern
- Distance: 23 km · 14.0 mi
- Time: 8 hrs
- Route type: Linear
A car-free full day: from Ledbury station via Eastnor to the southern hills, then north along the ridge over British Camp and the Beacon to Great Malvern station.
Nearest parking
Pay-and-display car park on A449 Ledbury Road, close to British Camp and Millennium Hill.
- Toilets
Charges: £6.50 per day (valid in any Malvern Hills Trust car park that day), or £3.75 after 6pm. Blue Badge holders free. (checked Sept 2026)
Food and drink near Giant’s Cave
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Directly across the road from the British Camp car park, so it is the obvious stop before or after the hillfort. The hotel says walking maps are available from reception.
- Walk from the door
- Dogs welcome
- Breakfast
- Food on site
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Right beside British Camp car park, at the start of the climb to the hillfort. It posts news and opening times on Facebook.
- By a walk start
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Our picks are chosen for their position near the route; partners are paid placements. Check opening times before you go. More food and drink
Staying nearby?
The most practical base for this walk is British Camp: right at the hills, below the Iron Age hillfort, with the southern ridge on the doorstep.
- Walking from the door
- Southern hills
- Dog walks
Our picks nearby
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Directly across the road from the British Camp car park, so it is the obvious stop before or after the hillfort. The hotel says walking maps are available from reception.
- Walk from the door
- Dogs welcome
- Breakfast
- Food on site
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Three self-catering properties on the Perrycroft estate on Jubilee Drive, right on the western flank of the hills, each with a private garden. Sleeps: The Lodge 6; Coach House Cottage 4; The Hayloft 2.
- Walk from the door
- Dogs in rooms
- Parking
- Drying room
- Self-catering
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The facts on this page were checked against the main source on 14 Sept 2026. Things change, so check before you travel.