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Upland / Hill Circular

Malvern Hills Circular Walk

Worcestershire

Distance
12.8 mi
Est. time
4h
Difficulty
Medium
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About this walk

The Malvern Hills Circular Walk showcases some of England's most captivating countryside, blending dramatic views, fascinating history, and scenic woodland trails into one rewarding adventure. Starting at the convenient main car park in North Malvern, the walk immediately rises, leading you up Table Hill and Sugarloaf Hill, where panoramic vistas across Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, and Worcestershire begin to open up spectacularly.

At the peak of Worcestershire Beacon—the highest point in the Malverns—you'll be treated to breathtaking, sweeping views in every direction. Heading southward, you'll pass Summer Hill, Black Hill, and Jubilee Hill before arriving at the impressive Herefordshire Beacon, home to the iconic British Camp, a remarkably well-preserved Iron Age hillfort steeped in history and atmosphere.

At Hangman's Hill, the route swings gently northward towards Colwall Stone and West Malvern, winding through peaceful woodland trails of Six Acre Wood, adding a gentle, leafy calmness to your return leg.

For a relaxing break en route, The Chase Inn at Upper Colwall is perfectly placed to offer welcome refreshments. With a hearty menu and inviting garden boasting delightful views toward the distant Black Mountains, it's an ideal spot to rest and soak in the charm of the landscape.

With expansive views, historical intrigue, and a tranquil woodland return, this Malvern Hills Circular Walk is a real gem, capturing the essence of walking in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Walk details

Main location
Malvern Common
Nearby towns
Malvern Common , Malvern Wells , Colwall Stone, Upper Colwall, Little Malvern , Upper Welland , Colwall Green
Walk type
Circular
Category
Upland / Hill
Distance
12.8 mi (20.5 km)
Est. time
4h
Explorer
Yes, off the beaten track

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Sugarloaf Hill
Peak · 0.9 mi along
Information
Navigation · 1.3 mi along
Viewpoint
Navigation · 1.3 mi along
Worcestershire Beacon
Peak · 1.3 mi along
Summer Hill
Peak · 1.6 mi along
The Goldmine
Guidepost · 1.9 mi along
Perseverance Hill
Peak · 2.6 mi along
Jubilee Hill
Peak · 3.0 mi along
Black Hill
Peak · 3.7 mi along
Viewpoint
Navigation · 4.6 mi along
Clutter's Cave
Cave · 5.2 mi along
Information
Navigation · 12.7 mi along
North Malvern Clock Tower - A Brief History
Information · 12.8 mi along

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