Cattle, sheep and ponies graze the hills for conservation and can be anywhere. Keep dogs on a lead near livestock and on paths in spring, when birds nest on the ground. Every walk below comes with its own dog notes.
For somewhere to stay, use the “Dogs in rooms” filter: the listed places say on their own websites that dogs can stay, and their policies (charges, room limits) are on each profile.
Day one: the central ridge
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Morning
Worcestershire Beacon along the ridge from Jubilee Drive
From Gardiner’s Quarry, along the crest over Jubilee and Perseverance hills to the Worcestershire Beacon and back.
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Lunch
Day two: British Camp reservoir
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Morning
British Camp and reservoir circular
A gentler circular walk around the southern hills from British Camp.
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Lunch
Malvern Hills Hotel
The hotel welcomes dogs in its Oak Lounge bar.
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Afternoon
Where to stay
Places that say dogs can stay in rooms. Chosen on merit; details from each business’s own website.
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A hillside hotel above Malvern Wells with wide views east. It serves afternoon tea in its restaurant or on the covered terrace (book at least 24 hours ahead), and has pet-friendly rooms.
- Walk from the door
- Dogs in rooms
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Packed lunches
- Accessible rooms
Book direct (opens in a new tab) Website for The Cottage in the Wood (opens in a new tab) Directions to The Cottage in the Wood (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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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
Book direct (opens in a new tab) Website for Perrycroft Holiday Cottages (opens in a new tab) Directions to Perrycroft Holiday Cottages (Google Maps, opens in a new tab)
If it rains
- Malvern Hills GeoCentre and Cafe H2O · Café · Upper Colwall
- Great Malvern Priory · Landmark
Check opening days and times before you go.
Shorter options
- British Camp hillfort summit · 1.3 km · 30 min · Moderate
- Midsummer Hill hillfort from Hollybush · 2.8 km · 55 min · Moderate
Good to know
- The Malvern Hills Trust publishes where livestock are grazing each week: check before you go.
- Take water for your dog: there is very little on the ridge.
- Pub and café dog policies change. Ask before you sit down.