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Weekend itinerary

Two days in the Malvern Hills

The hills have two characters: the high, busy northern tops above Great Malvern, and the quieter hillforts of the south. Walk one each day.

  • Regular walkers
  • Anyone who wants to see the whole range
  • Car or taxi users (day two starts away from the stations)

Day one is a loop over the two highest summits from the northern end. Day two joins two Iron Age hillforts in the south. Both are half days, leaving time for lunch and a look around.

Day one: North Hill and the Worcestershire Beacon

  1. Morning

    North Hill and the Worcestershire Beacon 4.8 km · 1 hr 50 min · Moderate

    From North Quarry, climb North Hill, cross Sugarloaf Hill to the Beacon and return along the lower eastern paths past St Ann’s Well.

  2. Lunch

    St Ann's Well Café Café · St Ann's Well

    The well-house café is on the route; the town is ten minutes below it.

    Or: The Nag's Head, FAUN Bakery & Café

  3. Afternoon

    Malvern springs and wells Landmark

    Follow the springs and wells around the town, or rest your legs in the Priory.

Day two: British Camp and Midsummer Hill

  1. Morning

    British Camp and Giant’s Cave circular 3.2 km · 1 hr 5 min · Moderate

    The Herefordshire Beacon hillfort and the ridge to Giant’s Cave.

  2. Lunch

    Malvern Hills Hotel Hotel · British Camp

    At the British Camp car park.

    Or: Sally's Place

  3. Afternoon

    Midsummer Hill hillfort from Hollybush 2.8 km · 55 min · Moderate

    A short drive south to Hollybush, then up through the ramparts of the second great hillfort, much quieter than British Camp.

Where to stay

Good bases for this plan. Chosen on merit; details from each business’s own website.

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If it rains

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Shorter options

Good to know

  • North Quarry is also a mountain-bike trailhead: watch for cyclists near the car park.
  • Livestock graze the southern hills: keep dogs under close control.