Malvern Hills National Landscape, Worcestershire

Worcestershire Beacon from Great Malvern station

The highest point of the Malverns, straight from the station. Up through Priory Park and the town, past St Ann's Well to the toposcope on the summit, with views into Wales.

Distance: 6.4 km (3.9 miles)
Ascent: Not published for this route. The summit is 425 m, and most of the climbing is in the first half.
Time: About 2.5 to 3 hours, plus stops
Difficulty: Moderate

Getting there from Birmingham New Street

Direct train from Birmingham New Street to Great Malvern (West Midlands Railway), every day.

52 to 60 minutes by train

Start point: Great Malvern station
Postcode: Not published
Terrain: Town pavements and park paths, then steep surfaced and grassy paths onto the open ridge. The summit is exposed: it is colder and windier than the town.
Cafe or pub stop: St Ann's Well Cafe, in a building from 1813, about halfway up. Great Malvern has plenty of cafes near the station.
In winter: The steepest walk on this list. Bring a warm layer and a hat for the top, and check the cafe's winter opening days.

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Malvern Hills National Landscape, Worcestershire

Worcestershire Beacon from Great Malvern station

The highest point of the Malverns, straight from the station. Up through Priory Park and the town, past St Ann's Well to the toposcope on the summit, with views into Wales.

Distance: 6.4 km (3.9 miles)
Ascent: Not published for this route. The summit is 425 m, and most of the climbing is in the first half.
Time: About 2.5 to 3 hours, plus stops
Difficulty: Moderate

Getting there from Birmingham New Street

Direct train from Birmingham New Street to Great Malvern (West Midlands Railway), every day.

52 to 60 minutes by train

Start point: Great Malvern station
Postcode: Not published
Terrain: Town pavements and park paths, then steep surfaced and grassy paths onto the open ridge. The summit is exposed: it is colder and windier than the town.
Cafe or pub stop: St Ann's Well Cafe, in a building from 1813, about halfway up. Great Malvern has plenty of cafes near the station.
In winter: The steepest walk on this list. Bring a warm layer and a hat for the top, and check the cafe's winter opening days.

Walk Worcestershire Beacon with a Mirth group

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