5 routes
A circular walk brings you back to where you started, which is why most visitors arriving by car choose one. On the Malverns the usual pattern is up on one side of a hill, along the ridge, and back on a lower contour path. You get the views without retracing your steps.
The classic climb from the town: past the Priory and St Ann’s Well to the toposcope on the highest point of the Malverns, and back down.
A gentle loop around the lower slopes of British Camp and the old reservoir, from the car park at Wynds Point. Add the summit if you have the energy.
Over the British Camp hillfort and south along the ridge to the little Giant’s Cave, returning below the hills. A great family outing.
The two highest summits in one loop: North Hill, Sugarloaf Hill and the Worcestershire Beacon from North Quarry car park, returning on lower paths.
The quiet southern end of the Malverns: a steep pull up Ragged Stone Hill, then on to the trig point on Chase End Hill, the last summit in the range.
Distance, time, climb and parking side by side.
| Walk | Distance | Time | Difficulty | Route | Ascent | Dogs | Pub | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcestershire Beacon from Great Malvern station | 6.4 km · 4.0 mi | 2 hr 30 min | Moderate | Circular | — | Yes | — | Train station |
| British Camp and reservoir circular | 4.8 km · 3.0 mi | 2 hrs | Easy | Circular | — | Yes | Yes | British Camp car park |
| British Camp and Giant’s Cave circular | 3.2 km · 2.0 mi | 1 hr 5 min | Moderate | Circular | 142 m | Yes | Yes | British Camp car park |
| North Hill and the Worcestershire Beacon | 4.8 km · 3.0 mi | 1 hr 50 min | Moderate | Circular | 385 m | Yes | — | North Quarry car park |
| Ragged Stone Hill and Chase End Hill | 5.6 km · 3.5 mi | 2 hr 30 min | Moderate | Circular | 238 m | Yes | — | Hollybush car park |
Times are for a steady pace without long stops. Ascent is the approximate total climb.