5 routes
You don’t need a car to walk the Malverns. Great Malvern station is at the foot of the hills, and Colwall station is on the western side, which makes station-to-station walks over the ridge possible. These routes start at or near a station.
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 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.
Take the train to Colwall, climb onto the ridge below the Beacon, cross to North Hill and descend to Great Malvern or Malvern Link for the train home.
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.
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.
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 |
| Grand Traverse: Ledbury to Great Malvern | 23 km · 14.0 mi | 8 hrs | Hard | Linear (one way) | 1158 m | Yes | — | Train station |
| Colwall to Great Malvern over the hills | 5.5 km · 3.4 mi | 2 hr 30 min | Moderate | Linear (one way) | — | Yes | — | Train station |
| St Ann’s Well from Great Malvern | 1.3 km · 0.8 mi | 30 min | Easy | Out and back | 89 m | Yes | — | Train station |
| Great Malvern to British Camp along the ridge | 9.1 km · 5.7 mi | 5 hrs | Moderate | Linear (one way) | — | Yes | Yes | Train station |
Times are for a steady pace without long stops. Ascent is the approximate total climb.