Why stay here
- Own railway station
- Quieter than Great Malvern
- Good for linear walks over the ridge
Worth knowing
- Fewer places to eat and stay than the town
- The climb out of the village onto the ridge is steep in places
Walking from Colwall
Paths lead from the village up the western slopes to the ridge. With the station in the village, you can walk over the hills to Great Malvern and take the train back.
Colwall sits on the western, Herefordshire side of the hills, just west of the railway tunnels that take the line under the ridge. It is a good choice if you want a quieter base than Great Malvern but still want to arrive by train.
The station makes linear walks easy. Walk up and over the ridge to Great Malvern or Malvern Link, then take the train back to Colwall. The Worcestershire Community Rail Partnership publishes a walk that does just that. See walks from Colwall.
Places to stay in Colwall
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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)
Walks near Colwall
Colwall to Great Malvern over the hills
- Distance: 5.5 km · 3.4 mi
- Time: 2 hr 30 min
- Route type: Linear
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.
Jubilee Drive path from the Wyche
- Distance: 3.0 km · 1.9 mi
- Time: 1 hr
- Route type: Out and back
A gently graded path above Jubilee Drive with big views west over Herefordshire, from the Wyche Cutting to Gardiner’s Quarry car park.
Worcestershire Beacon along the ridge from Jubilee Drive
- Distance: 7.3 km · 4.5 mi
- Time: 2 hr 25 min
- Route type: Out and back
The central ridge: from Jubilee Drive past Pinnacle and Jubilee hills, across the Wyche and up over Summer Hill to the Beacon, then back.
Easiest route up the Worcestershire Beacon
- Distance: 2.6 km · 1.6 mi
- Time: 55 min
- Route type: Out and back
The gentlest way to the top of the Malverns: start high at the Beacon Road car park and follow the surfaced path to the summit toposcope.
Black Hill easier-access trail
- Distance: 1.4 km · 0.9 mi
- Time: 40 min
- Route type: Out and back
A short surfaced trail from Black Hill car park towards the ridgeline, laid by the Malvern Hills Trust for pushchairs and people with limited mobility.
British Camp and reservoir circular
- Distance: 4.8 km · 3.0 mi
- Time: 2 hrs
- Route type: Circular
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.
Eating out in Colwall
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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 tearoom on Jubilee Drive with a balcony looking west over Herefordshire, close to the Jubilee Drive car parks. It says booking is essential for breakfast and lunch.
- By a walk start
- Dogs welcome
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A freehouse in Upper Colwall on the western slopes that bills itself as a stop after a walk on the hills.
- Dogs welcome
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At Colwall Green on Walwyn Road, about 1.5 km from Colwall station: useful at the Colwall end of station-to-station walks.
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Our picks are chosen for their position near the route; partners are paid placements. Check opening times before you go. More food and drink
The details on this page were checked against published sources on 14 Sept 2026. Things change, so check before you travel.