This plan uses two car parks that are already high on the hills, so the climbing is short and the views start early. By train? Use the Worcestershire Beacon walk from Great Malvern station instead.
The day
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Morning
British Camp hillfort summit
Up to the Iron Age ramparts of British Camp and back.
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Lunch
Malvern Hills Hotel
By the car park, or the tearoom on Jubilee Drive (it says booking is essential).
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Afternoon
Little Malvern Priory
A short detour to Little Malvern Priory.
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Evening
Easiest route up the Worcestershire Beacon
Finish on the highest point via the tarmac path from the Beacon Road car parks.
Where to stay
Good bases for this plan. Chosen on merit; details from each business’s own website.
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A Georgian hotel on Belle Vue Terrace in the centre of Great Malvern, a short walk from the paths up the hills. Its Mulberry Tree restaurant serves afternoon tea daily.
- Walk from the door
- Near a station
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Food on site
- Afternoon tea
Website for Mount Pleasant Hotel (opens in a new tab) Directions to Mount Pleasant Hotel (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
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A large hotel beside the Priory in the centre of Great Malvern, convenient for the station and the walks up from the town.
- Walk from the door
- Dogs in rooms
- Near a station
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Packed lunches
Book direct (opens in a new tab) Website for The Abbey Hotel (opens in a new tab) Directions to The Abbey Hotel (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
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A country-house hotel in Colwall village, close to the station and handy for car-free walks over the ridge. Dogs are welcome in some rooms. Afternoon tea needs 48 hours’ notice.
- Walk from the door
- Dogs in rooms
- Near a station
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Packed lunches
Book direct (opens in a new tab) Website for Colwall Park Hotel (opens in a new tab) Directions to Colwall Park Hotel (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
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A pub-hotel in central Great Malvern. The hotel says the walking trails to the top of the hills start just over the road. There is no lift.
- Walk from the door
- Near a station
- Breakfast
- Food on site
Book direct (opens in a new tab) Website for The Foley Arms Hotel (opens in a new tab) Directions to The Foley Arms Hotel (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
If it rains
- Great Malvern Priory · Landmark
- Morgan Experience and factory tours · Attraction · Malvern Link
Check opening days and times before you go.
Shorter options
- St Ann’s Well from Great Malvern · 1.3 km · 30 min · Easy
Good to know
- Pay-and-display tickets in Malvern Hills Trust car parks are valid in all their car parks that day: check the current charge on the parking page.