malvern hills

A good stretch this, make no mistake this is no push over. We started from the South and walked North with the wind behind, I'll take any help even a bit if wind if you excuse the expression!According to the guide this is ten miles but it felt longer, quite steep in places and not easy to follow at times, but worth the effort. Great views from the top.Stopped at the pub at British Camp for a pint and lunch, very good food and good value.I'm going back to do it North to South soon.

So beautiful! Amazing views all around and for miles! Very windy at the top and a bit of a steep climb at times, but well worth it!

I suggest you drive to the Malvern hills as public transport can be a wee bit tricky. To find the trail, start by parking across the road from the Kettle Sings tea room and restaurant. (Just input the Kettle Sings into your sat nav/GPS). This car park is a Pay & Display and costs £3.00 Note: P&D does not accept notes and does not give change! Now for the fun part: (THE CLIMB)Allow at least three hours roundtrip for the hike from the Kettle Sings (turn right at the top of the hill and follow the path along the other rolling hills southbound) until you get to the Malvern hotel, cross the road (449) and pick up the path on the other side. This path is paved at the beginning and slightly steep. (Not wheelchair accessible, I'm afraid).On your way to the Herdferdshire beacons there is (I think it’s called the British camp P&D area) a small shop where you can buy snacks. Also Malvern hills hotel is here and open for food (a bit more up scale than the Kettle sings). Not ideal if you’re going in muddy after the climb. Note: don't get too muddy or they will make you take off your boots at the entrance!Beware of cowpats (cowpies in America) and the wind. There is little to no cover up there on them 'thar' hills. As always, bring rain gear – this is after all England and it will probably rain.

Taking a picnic with us, our three children (8,5,3), my wife and I had a lovely day out in the hills. You can park in several spots to get to these hills so they are very accessible. Walks stretch both sides of the main through road. There is a more ambling path that takes you to the top or you can try, as we did, the up and down route. Lots of places to sit and eat. We even stopped to watch some paragliders taking off. This is our second visit here and we will be back again as we've had lots of fun but never made the top yet!

Training to do Camino de Santiago so hill walking was very useful. The hills offer great views and there are many paths to choose from. You can pace yourself and stop off at certain points to eat and for refreshments but check your map and plan route. Take water. If it is windy and it was you will be thankful for a hat too!

Could walk straight from hotel, steep initial climb but views from summit beautiful in every direction without too much effort expended. Am told very good café not far away, but will have to visit on another occasion.

Spectacular views, nice theatre & lots of tea rooms. Priory Abbey worth a visit. A good weekend break venue.

We arent hikers at all or considered a very active family but do enjoy a walk up the malverns. We take our dog up and she loves it, the views are great and although it can be difficult to climb in wet and muddy conditions its still good fun.

Haven't been to the Malvern Hills for many years and it was lovely to go for a revisit. The weather crisp and bright and a bit of a hill climb to start but what a wonderful view when you get to the top. Quite a lot of snow about and was a little precarious underfoot but there were easier routes too. We didn't go to the British Camp this time and parked on street for free and there were free toilets available which were clean too. We climbed two hills and was certainly worth the walk. Lots of people walking and doggy walking and one thing I noticed most people would say good morning or stop to talk. We had a lovely few hours and hope not to leave it such a long time before we go back again

Outstanding views, it is a must to try and climb, whatever the weather. We are not walkers but had fun climb as high as we could.

The Malvern hills offers a range of walks of varying degrees. There are parking areas throughout but the one I tend to use is at the base of British camp and Malvern Hotel. £3 to park all day. The hotel and the small shop opposite provide food, and there are clean toilets behind the shop. Written guide walks can be purchased at the shop. The routes are marked out, the views are fantastic. However be prepared for some high winds and wear appropriate clothing. Enjoy!

The routes from the wychce cutting can take you over to worcester beacon or in the opposite direction across to british camp all in all a medium climb,again varied but fantastic views with well marked pathways around 10 miles of stunning views ,take a picnic .

A nice little village. Walkers will like the Malvern Hills. We have done the hills a few times. You see runners, families and walkers. It is very popular. The town it's self is very nice. Nice pubs, restaurants, coffee shops and retail shops...

The best exercise Worcestershire has to offer! Even on a rainy day the walk to the top of the Beacon and British Camp have a great view.

It was our first short stay in Great Malvern. We picked up a handy little map for less than £4 and used it to find our way about. We walked up past St Annes Well to the Worcestershire Beacon and the down again to the Wyche Inn. There are plenty of paths and we were able to return via a much gentler route.