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SUMMARY:Evening Walk to the top of Herefordshire Beacon followed by drinks in The Malvern Hills Hotel (Malvern Walking Festival)
DESCRIPTION:The walk will start in the car park at British Camp and walk around the beacon on the left hand side before climbing up over Hangman’s Hill and Millennium Hill to the British Camp. There we will watch the sunset before making our way down the steep descent and for a drink in The Malvern Hills Hotel. \n\n£6.00 \n\n\n\nDistance:\n2 miles\n\n\nDuration:\n1.5 hours\n\n\nDifficulty:\nModerate\n\n\nDate:\n19 May\n\n\nStart time:\n7:30 pm\n\n\nWalk leader:\nRachel James\n\n\nStart location:\nBritish Camp Car Park\nWR13 6DW\n\n\nWhat3Words:\nrally.eyebrows.potential
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/evening-walk-to-the-top-of-herefordshire-beacon-followed-by-drinks-in-the-malvern-hills-hotel/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T100000
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SUMMARY:Nordic Walking: Malvern Common Circular (Malvern Walking Festival)
DESCRIPTION:This is considered an easy circular walk across Malvern Common. Covering 3.1km a great walk to get us used to the steps of British Nordic Walking through grasslands and tree canopy. \n\n£6.00 \n\n\n\nDistance:\n2 miles\n\n\nDuration:\n1 hours\n\n\nDifficulty:\nEasy\n\n\nDate:\n20 May\n\n\nStart time:\n9:00 am\n\n\nWalk leader:\nClaire Day\n\n\nStart location:\n44 Peachfield Road Car Park\nMalvern\nWR14 4AL\n\n\nWhat3Words:\ncrate.ticket.cares\n\n\nFurther details:\nAmple parking.
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/nordic-walking-malvern-common-circular-malvern-walking-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T203441
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UID:10022440-1779278400-1779285600@www.visitthemalverns.org
SUMMARY:Nordic Walking: Malvern Hills Worcestershire Beacon (Malvern Walking Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Stunning out and back trail on the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Beauty that takes you to the peaks of Summer Hill and the Worcestershire Beacon. This route is on a path with some steep ascents/descents and suitable for those with a good fitness level. This is a relatively short route but the views from the top are beautiful and we will be using Nordic Walking Poles to the level of intensity required. \n\n£6.00 \n\n\n\nDistance:\n2 miles\n\n\nDuration:\n1.5 -2 hours\n\n\nDifficulty:\nModerate\n\n\nDate:\n20 May\n\n\nStart time:\n12:00 pm\n\n\nWalk leader:\nClaire Day\n\n\nStart location:\nEarnslaw Car Park\n53 Wyche Road\nMalvern\nWR14 4EG\n\n\nWhat3Words:\ngrit.boarded.procures\n\n\nFurther details:\nThere is another car park across the road.
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/nordic-walking-malvern-hills-worcestershire-beacon-malvern-walking-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T203441
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T122511Z
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SUMMARY:Ledbury & Eastnor Circular (Malvern Walking Festival)
DESCRIPTION:A morning circular ramble\, back in time for lunch. From the railway station we meander through the streets of Ledbury before a 100 metre ascent through the woods & farmland to reach a panoramic view of Eastnor Castle\, the Obelisk and the line of the Malvern Hills. We follow a farm track downhill to the red sandstone church of St. John the Baptist in Eastnor before striking out on a bridleway soon passing Eastnor Pottery and a gentle wander through fields and woods to join a stony track before reaching the road back into Ledbury. Whilst there are no stiles to cross there is a fairly steep ascent through the woods at the start to get from the Ledbury town centre to the panoramic view point at 170 metres. Stout shoes are necessary as some of the terrain is stony in places. \n\n£6.00 \n\n\n\nDistance:\n6 miles\n\n\nDuration:\n2.5 hours\n\n\nDifficulty:\nModerate\n\n\nDate:\n21 May\n\n\nStart time:\n10:00 am\n\n\nWalk leader:\nPeter Reynolds (Ombersley Social Strollers)\n\n\nStart location:\nLedbury Railway Station\nThe Homend\nLedbury\nHR8 1AR\n\n\nGrid reference:\nSO 709386\n\n\nWhat3Words:\ntasks.lovely.blocks\n\n\nFurther details:\nMeeting at a railway station.
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/ledbury-eastnor-circular/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T130000
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SUMMARY:Exploring 7 local farms with a farmer (Malvern Walking Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Join a well-known experienced local farmer and raconteur on a highly varied local walk\, passing through 7 different farms and beautiful countryside\, with great views of the Malvern Hills. Apart from a pleasurable walk\, we’ll explore something of the development of farming and the issues and challenges facing farmers today. \nMainly flat\, some stiles and a few rough paths. \nBring liquid refreshment and any snacks you require. \nThe walk starts and finishes at a pub\, so there is the opportunity for a light lunch and liquid refreshment on return. \n£6.00 \nDistance: 5.5 miles\nDuration: 3 hours\nDifficulty: Easy\nDate: 21 May\nStart time: 10:00 am\nWalk leader: Robert Floyd\nStart location: Meet & park at the Three Nuns pub\,\n1 Collet’s Green Road\, Collet’s Green\nPowick\, Worcs\nWR2 4SB\nGrid reference: SO 817513\nWhat3Words: backtrack.assures.testy.\nFurther details:\nPark in the pub car park. Accessible by local Worcester to Malvern bus. \nFrom Worcester. Take the A449 to Malvern. After about approx 3 miles\, turn right at the traffic lights and then in 100 yds turn left into The Drive. At the end of The Drive\, turn left and the pub is on your right. \nFrom Malvern. Take the A449 to Worcester. After about 3 miles\, near the top of a hill\, the road turns into a dual carriageway. Immediately before the dual carriageway\, turn left into Sparrowhill Lane. The pub is at the top of the hill
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/exploring-7-local-farms-with-a-farmer-malvern-walking-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T170000
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UID:10022438-1779357600-1779382800@www.visitthemalverns.org
SUMMARY:Mathon and Malvern Hills Geology and Landscape (Malvern Walking Festival)
DESCRIPTION:A circular walk taking in a central section of the Malvern Hills and returning through rolling Herefordshire countryside. We will visit the Worcestershire Beacon and the medieval churches at Cradley and Mathon. There will be a gentle introduction to the geology of the area and how that has shaped the landscape. There will be plenty of time to check out the show of Spring flowers and listen to the birdsong! Up down of 1\,640 feet. \nThere’s a small number of stiles to negotiate and we can expect some sections of muddy ground and moderately steep slopes. \nBring snacks\, a packed lunch and drinks. There is a pub at the end where we can take some refreshments for anybody who is interested. Public toilets at start/end of walk. \n\n£6.00 \n\n\n\nDistance:\n10 miles\n\n\nDuration:\n7 hours\n\n\nDifficulty:\nHard\n\n\nDate:\n21 May\n\n\nStart time:\n10:00 am\n\n\nWalk leader:\nGerard Elliott\n\n\nStart location:\nLower Beacon Road car park (at Upper Wyche)\nWR14 4EQ\n\n\nGrid reference:\nSO 769440\n\n\nWhat3Words:\nbagpipes.chipper.bridge\n\n\nFurther details:\nCar park is pay and display
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/mathon-and-malvern-hills-geology-and-landscape-malvern-walking-festival-2/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T160000
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SUMMARY:Madresfield Court Gardens (Malvern Walking Festival)
DESCRIPTION:A walk around the extensive and impressive grounds of historic Madresfield Court\, taking in formal and informal landscapes. \nMainly on level footpaths\, along the avenues of Oak\, Cedar\, Ginko and Tulip trees\, the walk will take in the Mawson Hedge garden\, then through a meadow to the Walled garden. We return to North Lodge via the Pulhamite rock garden and lime arbour. \n£6.00 \nDistance: 2 miles\nDuration: 2 hours\nDifficulty: Easy\nDate: 21 May\nStart time: 2:00 pm\nWalk leader: David Butt\nStart location: Madresfield Club near the signposted Madresfield office\nMadresfield Road\nMadresfield\nWR13 5AH\nGrid reference: SO 803476\nWhat3Words: pampered.voter.droplet\nFurther details:\nPark in gravel car park just outside the estate \n1.2 miles from Malvern Link Station
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/madresfield-court-gardens-malvern-walking-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T203441
CREATED:20250104T163240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T123431Z
UID:10017496-1779372000-1779382800@www.visitthemalverns.org
SUMMARY:Malvern Link – History and Development (Malvern Walking Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Malvern Link is one of the Malvern villages that now form part of the town of Great Malvern. Lying on the main road between Worcester and Malvern it developed to provide accommodation\, services and industry to support the flourishing spa resort of Great Malvern. \nStarting at Victoria Park we will explore the history of the Malvern Link area and the villages nearby: Newland\, Lower Howsell\, Upper Howsell and Link Top. Up and down 70m. \nThe walk is a mixture of pavements\, alleys and country footpaths which could be muddy. Please wear suitable footwear. \n£6.00 \nDistance: 5 miles\nDuration: 3 hours\nDifficulty: Easy\nDate: 21 May\nStart time: 2:00 pm\nWalk leader: Catherine Banks\nStart location: In front of the Malvern Town Council building\nVictoria Park\nWR14 2JY\nWhat3Words: ///meaty.brilliant.breeding\nFurther details:\nThere is plenty of free car parking next to the meeting place. The bus from Worcester (44) stops in Malvern Link – alight at the Co-op bus stop. Malvern Link railway station is about 1/4 mile distant.
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/malvern-link-history-and-development-malvern-walking-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T203441
CREATED:20250104T161414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T123444Z
UID:10017488-1779373800-1779379200@www.visitthemalverns.org
SUMMARY:Malvern: The Culture and The Cure (Malvern Walking Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Starting at the Florence Nightingale bench in Church Street\, this is an entertaining and informative circular walk around Great Malvern led by a Civic Society guide. The emphasis will be on the town’s varied cultural history\, as well as its role as a centre for the controversial Water Cure in the 19th Century. We’ll hear about such artistic luminaries as Sir Edward Elgar\, Dame Laura Knight\, George Bernard Shaw\, Jenny Lind\, Evelyn Waugh\, CS Lewis and Elizabeth Barret Browning and their connections to Malvern. Plus how the Water Cure attracted the great and the good to this small Worcestershire town\, and how it was the starting point for one of Victorian England’s greatest scandals! Duration: approx 90 minutes. The route will include The Priory\, Belle Vue Terrace\, The Unicorn\, Dr Gully and Dr Wilson’s Water Cure Establishments and Priory Park. Due to the hilly nature of the town this is sadly not suitable for those with mobility issues. Includes one steep descent down steps. No stiles. \n£6.00 \nDistance: 1 miles\nDuration: 1.5 hours\nDifficulty: Easy\nDate: 21May & 24 May\nStart time: 2:30 pm\nWalk leader: Nick St George\nStart location: The Florence Nightingale Bench\, Church St\, Great Malvern (near Malvern Tourist Information Centre)\nChurch Street\nGreat Malvern\nWR14 2AY\nGrid reference: SO 776459\nWhat3Words: pits.spray.prices\nFurther details:\nNearest parking: Grange Road\, Edith Walk\, St Ann’s Road. Approx 10 mins walk from Great Malvern station.
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/malvern-the-culture-and-the-cure-malvern-walking-festival-2/2026-05-21/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T203441
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T123453Z
UID:10017485-1779386400-1779393600@www.visitthemalverns.org
SUMMARY:The Countryside around Madresfield Court (Malvern Walking Festival)
DESCRIPTION:A gentle walk led by the estate manager\, through the beautiful countryside and parkland surrounding Madresfield Court\, returning via the Gloucester Drive and the historic grounds of this famous moated manor house. An opportunity to learn about the history of the estate and the family who have lived here for nearly 900 years. \n£6.00 \nDistance: 3 miles\nDuration: 2 hours\nDifficulty: Leisurely/Gentle\nDate: 21 May\nStart time: 6:00 pm\nWalk leader: David Butt\, Tim Hassell\nStart location: Meet and park at Madresfield Club\nMadresfield Road\nMalvern\nWR13 5AH\nGrid reference: SO 803476\nWhat3Words: pampered.voter.droplet\nFurther details:\nMadresfield Club is off Madresfield Road\, next to Hayes Farm
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/the-countryside-around-madresfield-court-malvern-walking-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T203441
CREATED:20260126T143250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T123528Z
UID:10022348-1779390000-1779395400@www.visitthemalverns.org
SUMMARY:Evening Walk up to Worcester Beacon (Malvern Walking Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Leaving from Plateau car park (Jubilee Drive) \, we will walk up to Worcester Beacon. There are spectacular views both across the Severn Valley and on the West side across to Wales. The footpaths are good but there is quite an incline to get to the top of the Beacon so a reasonable level of fitness is required. Always bring some water to drink. \nThe walk will take about 1 and a half hours (as we will stop to take in the views!) and is about a 3 mile loop. \nFor those interested\, a drink can be had afterwards at The Chase Inn which is very close to the car park. \nProper foot wear required and appropriate clothing depending on the weather. \n\n£6.00 \n\n\n\nDistance:\n3 miles\n\n\nDuration:\n1.5 hours\n\n\nDifficulty:\nModerate\n\n\nDate:\n21 May\n\n\nStart time:\n7:00 pm\n\n\nWalk leader:\nAndrea Lord\n\n\nStart location:\nPlateau car park\nJubilee Drive\, Malvern\,\nWR13 6DQ\n\n\nGrid reference:\nSO 767434\n\n\nWhat3Words:\nhttps://w3w.co/clipboard.camcorder.struts\n\n\nFurther details:\nThere is a parking charge of £3.50 after 6 pm.
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/evening-walk-up-to-worcester-beacon-malvern-walking-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T143000
DTSTAMP:20260419T203441
CREATED:20260126T151838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T123535Z
UID:10022350-1779442200-1779460200@www.visitthemalverns.org
SUMMARY:Rail Trails – Ledbury to Colwall (Malvern Walking Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Rail Trails Worcestershire provides scenic walks from 19 mainline stations. New for 2026 are two routes between Colwall and Ledbury. This walk takes the longer and harder option. Highlights include the delightful town of Ledbury with its cobbled lanes and historic buildings. Eastnor Park with its castle\, deer park and obelisk. The magnificent views as we walk along the wooded Malvern ridge. Participants will need to wear walking boots & clothing to protect against the prevailing weather conditions. Please bring a packed lunch\, snacks and plenty to drink. The leader will meet participants at Great Malvern station at 9.30am. The walk itself will start when the train gets to Ledbury station at around 10am. You will be responsible for your own transport costs. \nThe walk is dedicated to the memory of William Whiting who was involved in commissioning the Rail Trail and regularly leading this walk for Malvern Walking Festival. \n\n£6.00 \n\n\n\nDistance:\n8 miles\n\n\nDuration:\n5 hours\n\n\nDifficulty:\nHard\n\n\nDate:\n22 May\n\n\nStart time:\n9:30 am\n\n\nWalk leader:\nLyndon Bracewell (Worcester Ramblers & HF Holidays)\n\n\nStart location:\nGreat Malvern Station\nStation Approach\nMalvern\nWR14 3AL\n\n\nGrid reference:\nSO 782457\n\n\nWhat3Words:\njust.trendy.steps\n\n\nFurther details:\nIf parking at Great Malvern station limited free parking is available on Station Approach and off Thorngrove Road. Parking is also available at Colwall and Ledbury stations if you intend to start or finish the walk from there. Train times aren’t currently available for May 2026 but its intended we meet at 09.30 to catch the 09.46 train to Ledbury. This passes through Colwall 5 to 6 minutes later and arrives at Ledbury at about 10.00.
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/rail-trails-ledbury-to-colwall-malvern-walking-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T203441
CREATED:20260126T145148Z
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SUMMARY:Alfrick and Beyond Circular (Malvern Walking Festival)
DESCRIPTION:A beautiful walk from Alfrick centre through fields\, tracks\, ancient woodland\, old apple orchards with spectacular views and an abundance of wildlife. We leave Alfrick via fields and the Dingle\, a quaint ancient woodland with a stream and some steep steps. For the next few miles we cross cultivated and grazing fields where red kites and buzzards are frequently seen. As we approach Leigh we cross over to a series of tracks through fields\, old and new orchards to Leigh Brook. We enter Sandlin and pick up a scenic track to Birchwood common which has 180degree panorama . We have lunch at the Knapp and Papermill reserve amongst wild flowers\, an abundance of birdsong and the resident kingfisher. From here we wend our way home via Blackhouse woods\, a rich\, ancient semi- natural woodland with rare lime trees and a rich moth population. The Worcester way takes us to Lulsley pool and a level walk home through fields for coffee or tea and home made cakes at Alfrick cafe. \n\n£6.00 \n\n\n\nDistance:\n9.5 miles\n\n\nDuration:\n5 hours\n\n\nDifficulty:\nHard\n\n\nDate:\n22 May\n\n\nStart time:\n10:00 am\n\n\nWalk leader:\nAmanda Williams (Leadon Vale Ramblers & Alfrick Active)\n\n\nStart location:\nAlfrick village hall\nClay Green\nAlfrick\nWR65HJ\n\n\nGrid reference:\nSO 748185 3176\n\n\nWhat3Words:\nhttps://w3w.co/develop.digested.robe\n\n\nFurther details:\nPlease park around back of hall and not in main car park. Buses stop nearby. Malvern train station 8 miles away
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/alfrick-and-beyond-circular-malvern-walking-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T160000
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SUMMARY:Tintern Abbey and the Devil’s Pulpit (Malvern Walking Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Tintern is one of the most impressive ruinous Abbey’s in the country\, for the walls of the great Church remain intact rising to their full height and pierced by soaring windows that flood the interior with light. It lies in the beautiful Wye Valley – a walk with spectacular views which initially follows the Wye Gorge downstream before climbing to return above the valley along Offa’s Dyke. Passed along the way is the Devil’s Pulpit\, a rocky outcrop overlooking the Abbey far below. \nThis walk follows woodland paths and tracks with some hill climbing and ends with a walk back along the River Wye to the car park by the Abbey where we can enjoy afternoon tea and cake as a reward. Please bring stout walking boots and sufficient refreshments. \n\n£6.00 \n\n\n\nDistance:\n10 miles\n\n\nDuration:\n5-6 hours\n\n\nDifficulty:\nHard\n\n\nDate:\n22 May\n\n\nStart time:\n10:00 am\n\n\nWalk leader:\nShan South (Worcester U3A 10+ & Ramblers)\n\n\nStart location:\nThe car park at Tintern Abbey; Tintern NP16 6SE\nTintern Abbey\nTintern\nNP16 6SE\n\n\nWhat3Words:\nhttps://w3w.co/inquest.evaporate.cotton\n\n\nFurther details:\nThe car park does have a pay machine for parking and toilets are available before the walk
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/tintern-abbey-and-the-devils-pulpit-malvern-walking-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Walks
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SUMMARY:Railway Inn circular over the hills (Malvern Walking Festival)
DESCRIPTION:From the Railway Inn we will proceed along the side of the hills to Black Hill. We will then turn north towards Pinnacle Hill (357 metres)\, over Jubilee Hill\, Perseverance Hill and then down into Wyche\, where we will stop for lunch. We will then meander along the side of the hills back to the pub. No stiles and up down of 1\,797 feet. \nThere are many stunning views along the way and from the start until Wyche there is a good degree of uphill walking\, so you’ll get some good exercise over the six miles! \n£6.00 \nDistance: 6 miles\nDuration: 3 hours\nDifficulty: Hard\nDate: 22 May\nStart time: 10:30 am\nWalk leader: Andrea Lord\nStart location: In front of the Railway Inn\n78 Wells Road\nMalvern\nWR14 4PA\nGrid reference: SO 771439\nWhat3Words: disgraced.gliding.times\nFurther details:\nNo parking at the pub. There is a layby on Wells Road going towards Malvern with free parking. There is also free parking all along Peachfield Road. Finally\, there are free car parks on Peachfield Common. \nBring a packed lunch. Toilet facilities at start/end of walk as well as at the Wyche. Possible ice-cream van at Wyche. If it’s a hot day\, please note the top of the hills are very exposed\, do please wear sun cream and bring a hat and plenty of water!
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/railway-inn-circular-over-the-hills-malvern-walking-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Walks
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SUMMARY:Coppet Hill and the River Wye (Malvern Walking Festival)
DESCRIPTION:We park at Goodrich Castle (pay and display) and head towards the river Wye where we continue along the river before an ascent through woods to the top of Coppet Hill. Here there are fabulous views of the Wye and Black Mountains. A descent follows back to Goodrich Castle. \nThe cafe at Goodrich Castle\, where we park\, will be open for refreshments before and after the walk. \n\n£6.00 \n\n\n\nDistance:\n8.2 miles\n\n\nDuration:\n5 hours\n\n\nDifficulty:\nHard\n\n\nDate:\n22 May\n\n\nStart time:\n10:30 am\n\n\nWalk leader:\nMary Walters (Powick Ramblers)\n\n\nStart location:\nGoodrich Castle\nCastle Lane\nGoodrich\, Ross-on-Wye\nHR9 6HY\n\n\nGrid reference:\nSO 579199\n\n\nWhat3Words:\nshipped.fittingly.entyertainer\n\n\nFurther details:\nBring sufficient food and drink for the walk
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/coppet-hill-and-the-river-wye-malvern-walking-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Walks
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T173000
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SUMMARY:Border Orchards (Malvern Walking Festival)
DESCRIPTION:A beautiful afternoon’s walk on the Worcestershire Herefordshire border\, through farmlands and orchards. The circular walk takes in some of the Stock’s Farm orchards and hop fields\, the very hops that supply the brewery at the start of the walk. The walk climbs gently and as we climb\, magnificent views come into sight in all directions. Eventually the walk descends through an old cherry orchard with wonderful views of the Malvern Hills in the distance. \n£6.00 \nDistance: 4 miles\nDuration: 2.5 hours\nDifficulty: Moderate\nDate: 22 May\nStart time: 3:00 pm\nWalk leader: Carol Ann Harnett (Powick Ramblers)\nStart location: The Hop Shed\nOld Chicken Sheds\nSuckley\nWR6 5EQ\nGrid reference: SO 724505\nWhat3Words: gymnasium.strong.hospitals\nFurther details:\nSign for ‘The Hop Shed’ on wide gate and some barns ahead as you enter. Park near to the gate or in front of the barn in front on the right. Ground may be a bit rough in places. Bring any refreshments needed for the walk\, we will have a refreshments break en-route. When we return to the cars\, the taproom will be open so you can sample some of the local beer and there is often a food van there on a Friday too.
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/border-orchards-malvern-walking-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Walks
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260531T000000
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SUMMARY:The Elgar Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Our featured composer this year is 97-year-old icon of British music\, Thea Musgrave\, whose music abounds in colour\, emotion\, drama and impact. We hear Elgar’s last major orchestral work\, the beloved Cello Concerto\, alongside his first\, The Black Knight. As always we welcome some of the best musicians in the world to Worcester for the week\, including Robert Hollingworth and I Fagiolini\, oboist Nicholas Daniel\, pianist and composer Huw Watkins\, violist Rosalind Ventris alongside classic FM presenter Zeb Soanes\, world renowned Elgar record producer Andrew Keener and many more. I can’t wait to give that first upbeat – please join us!’ \nKenneth Woods\, Artistic Director
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/the-elgar-festival-2/
CATEGORIES:Children,Concert,Festival,History,Malvern,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T140000
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SUMMARY:Hillforts & History (Malvern Walking Festival)
DESCRIPTION:A walk that encompasses two Hillforts (British Camp and Midsummer Hill) with glorious views of the surrounding countryside. \nThe walk leader is a landscape archaeologist who will describe the history\, features and folklore of the surrounding area as the group walk. There are numerous archaeological features to discover and discuss on route. Questions are welcome. \nFrom the start point at British Camp car park the route follows the eastern side of British Camp\, across Broad Down before dropping down through News Wood\, then climbing up to the unique hill fort on Midsummer Hill. We retrace our steps and take in Clutter’s Cave before ascending the southern base of British Camp then climb to the summit before descending back to our finish point. \nNo stiles and and up and down of 1\,109 feet. \nThere are light refreshments available at the start/finish at Sally’s Café.\nPublic toilets at the start/finish point (none on route). Bring water\, packed lunch/snacks\, suitable clothing and footwear. \n£6.00 \nDistance: 6.5 miles\nDuration: 4 to 5 hours (to allow plenty of time for stops & discussions)\nDifficulty: Moderate\nDate: 23 May\nStart time: 9:00 am\nWalk leader: Jim Whitfield\nStart location: At the second gate on the right hand side of the British Camp Car park (with your back to the road and the Malvern Hills Hotel).\nBritish Camp Car Park\nA449 Ledbury Road\, Herefordshire.\nWR13 6DW\nGrid reference: SO 762403\nWhat3Words: rally.eyebrows.potential\nFurther details:\nCar Park is Pay and Display: The machine here accepts cards and cash. Cost is presently £6.00 (but maybe increased from April) for all day\, unless you have a current Malvern Hills Trust Levy Payers Parking Pass which entitles you to free parking.\nColwall railway station: 3.3 miles\nLedbury railway station: 4.2 miles
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/hillforts-history/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Malvern,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T130000
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SUMMARY:'In Elgar's Footsteps': Guided Walk and Recital (Elgar Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Last year’s guided walk was so popular it sold out! \nParticipants meet at Gardiner’s Quarry car park (all-day parking\, payable by card: £6.50) on Jubilee Drive to embark on an an hour’s guided walk along Elgar’s beloved tracks and footpaths down to St Wulstan’s Church\, including the opportunity to visit Eye Well and the Holywell building on route. \nRefreshments are available before a short recital at 11.15am featuring his deeply personal String Quartet performed by the exceptional LANO quartet led by last year’s soloist at this event\, Shuwei Zuo. \nThere will be time to explore the Elgar family graves before your guide leads the way back. Approximate return time: 1pm \nThe walking route is hilly and uneven and no dogs are allowed. \nThose who would rather not walk are welcome to book for the recital and refreshments only from 10.45am. There is no designated church car park but on-street parking is available. \nTickets: book online via the Elgar Festival website. \nVisit the Elgar Festival website for more of this year’s events.
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/in-elgars-footsteps-guided-walk-and-recital-elgar-festival/
LOCATION:Gardiner’s Quarry Car Park\, Jubilee Drive\, Malvern\, WR13 6DN
CATEGORIES:Concert,Festival,Malvern,Music,Walks
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260525T170000
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SUMMARY:Worcestershire Way in 3 days (Malvern Walking Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Each day we meet & park at the end of the route\, and take a mini-bus to the start point of the walk. The charge include the booking fee and transport per person. \nDay 1 Bewdley to Abberley\nOn Day 1 we meet and park at Abberley village hall and the mini-bus takes us to the start at Bewdley. We start by following the route of the Severn Valley steam railway and then continue along a scenic undulating route to Ribbesford & Heightington before descending back to Abberley. Day 1 up and down of 566m. \nMeeting Point for day 1: \n\nAddress: Abberley Village Hall\,  5 Clows Top Rd\, Abberley\, WR6 6AZ\nWhat3Words: https://w3w.co/bitter.pile.agenda\nGrid Reference: SO 747 679\n\nDay 2 Abberley to Knightwick\nOn Day 2 we meet and park at Knightwick GP surgery and take the mini-bus to Abberley village hall\, where we finished the previous day.. Setting off we pass Abberley Hall and the magnificent clock tower before climbing to Woodbury Hill Fort. A ridge eventually descends to the River Teme before a climb of Ankerdine Hill and then the finish in Knightwick. Day 2 up and down of 448m. \nMeeting Point for day 2: \n\nAddress: Knightwick GP Surgery\, Bromyard Rd\, Knightwick\, WR6 5PH\nWhat3Words: https://w3w.co/outlooks.eradicate.loans\nGrid Reference: SO 732 559\n\nDay 3 Knightwick to Great Malvern\nOn Day 3 we meet & park at Great Malvern Swimming pool car park and take the mini-bus to Knightwick GP surgery where we finished the previous day. From the lane opposite we set off towards the picturesque Suckley Hills and onto pretty Longley Green. A change to mixed farmland and apple orchards before a final steep climb to the Malvern Hills ridge\, followed by the descent to Great Malvern and the end of the Worcestershire Way. Day 3 up and down of 630m. \nMeeting Point for day 3: \n\nMalvern Splash car park\, Priory Road\, Great Malvern\, WR14 3DS\nWhat3Words: https://w3w.co/amused.jams.summer\nGrid Reference: SO 779 458\n\nEach day is a full day’s walk so please bring sufficient food & drink for the journey as there are no pit stops en route. A visit to a pub at the end of each day will be an option. \nPlease note: if the walk is fully booked\, you can go on a waiting list for places. Please contact us to join the list. \nEach day we meet & park at the end of the route\, and take a mini-bus to the start point of the walk. \n\n£40.00 \n\n\n\nDistance:\n31 miles\n\n\nDuration:\n6 hours per day\n\n\nDifficulty:\nHard\n\n\nDate:\n23rd May 2026 – 25th May 2026\n\n\nStart time:\n9:30 am\n\n\nWalk leader:\nCarol Baker (Powick Ramblers)\n\n\nStart location:\nDay 1 Abberley Village Hall\, 5 Clows Top Rd\, Abberley\, Worcester WR6 6DD\n5 Clows Top Road\nAbberley\nWR6 6DD\n\n\nGrid reference:\nSO 747 679\n\n\nFurther details:\nSmall parking fee requested £2 cash
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/worcestershire-way-in-3-days-malvern-walking-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Walks
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SUMMARY:A Cotswold Walk from Winchcombe to Hailes Abbey and back (Malvern Walking Festival)
DESCRIPTION:This scenic walk takes you from the charming Cotswold town of Winchcombe to the ruins of the medieval Hailes Abbey through an AREA OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY with splendid views before returning via the historic Sudeley Castle to the car park. \nThe walk starts from the BACK LANE CAR PARK in Winchcombe\, GL54 5PZ. Grid Reference: SP 023 284. What 3 Words: jets.kebab.detective. There is a £1 charge for the car park. Toilets are available in car park. \nPlease come well prepared with suitable clothing and boots for all weathers. You will need a packed lunch and plenty to drink. \n\n£6.00 \n\n\n\nDistance:\n8 miles\n\n\nDuration:\n5 hours\n\n\nDifficulty:\nHard\n\n\nDate:\n23 May\n\n\nStart time:\n10:00 am\n\n\nWalk leader:\nHermine Mann (Malvern Footpath Society & Wyre Forest Ramblers)\n\n\nStart location:\nBack Lane Car Park\nWinchcombe\nGL54 5PZ\n\n\nGrid reference:\nSP 023 284\n\n\nWhat3Words:\njets.kebab.detective\n\n\nFurther details:\nThere is a W bus service or the 606 route running from the bus station in Cheltenham. A taxi ride from the nearest train station Cheltenham takes about 25 minutes.
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/a-cotswold-walk-from-winchcombe-to-hailes-abbey-and-back-malvern-walking-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Walks
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T130000
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SUMMARY:When Radar came to Malvern (Malvern Walking Festival)
DESCRIPTION:In May 1942 and in great secrecy\, 2500 radar scientists were evacuated from the south coast to Malvern. Visit the key places involved and learn about this extraordinary story from the Malvern Radar and Technology History Society (MRATHS). \nHear about the move\, the effects on life in Malvern and the impact the scientists of the Telecommunications Research Establishment (TRE) had on the outcome of WWII. Many of those scientists became household names in their later careers. \nThe route is on pavements\, with frequent explanatory stops\, with some new insights to be shared. \nThe walk will end at the Malvern Winter Gardens where refreshments can be purchased. \n£6.00 \nDistance: 2 miles\nDuration: 2.5 hours\nDifficulty: Leisurely/Gentle\nDate: 23 May\nStart time: 10.30 am\nWalk leader: Dennis Williams\nStart location: Great Malvern Railway Station\nStation Approach\nMalvern\nWR14 3AU\nGrid reference: SO 783457\nWhat3Words: bunch.hiking.cages\nFurther details:\nCar parking at front and rear of station or on nearby streets.
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/when-radar-came-to-malvern-malvern-walking-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Walks
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T170000
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SUMMARY:Cradley – A Historic Village
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Herefordshire Histories Festival\, various events are taking place in the historic village of Cradley\, located in beautiful rolling countryside on the western edge of the Malvern Hills National Landscape. \nOn 9\, 10\, 23 & 25 May\, between 1pm and 5pm\, visit Cradley Village Hall to see the exhibition ‘Cradley Through the Ages’ and to learn more about the oldest village hall in Herefordshire and the local history resources available there. \nOn 9\, 10\, 23 & 25 May\, at 2pm\, guided tours of the church (St. James the Great) and churchyard will take place. \nOn 9 & 10 May only\, at 3.15pm\, join a guided walk through historic Cradley. \nRefreshments will be available in Cradley Village Hall all afternoon.
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/cradley-a-historic-village/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Cradley Church\, Rectory Lane\, Cradley\, WR13 5LH
CATEGORIES:Community,Exhibition,Festival,History,Walks
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T173000
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SUMMARY:Walking up a thirst – from the Hop Shed Brewery (Malvern Walking Festival)
DESCRIPTION:The walk starts and returns to the Hop Shed where their bar will be open before\, and more sensibly for us\, on our return to buy and sample some of their award winning ales. There will also be a pizza van open before to fuel up\, or afterwards to satisfy a hunger. Up and down of 500m. \nWe set off and ramble through the hop farm that supplies the Hop Shed and onwards through apple and pear orchards. The surrounding countryside is quiet and beautiful nestling below the Suckley Hill with views of the Malvern Hills in the distance. \nEn route we will stop for a quick break so you may want to bring snacks and liquid refreshment. \n£6.00 \nDistance: 7 miles\nDuration: 3.5 to 4 hours\nDifficulty: Moderate\nDate: 23 May\nStart time: 1:30 pm\nWalk leader: Rachel James\nStart location: The Hop Shed Brewery\nThe Old Chicken Shed\nSuckley\nWR6 5EQ\nGrid reference: SO 722503\nWhat3Words: glorious-nothing-gems\nFurther details:\nPark neatly at the Hop Shed\, but unfortunately the brewery cannot be accessed via public transport as it is in a remote area
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/walking-up-a-thirst-from-the-hop-shed-brewery-malvern-walking-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Walks
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T203441
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SUMMARY:A Walk through Time (Malvern Walking Festival)
DESCRIPTION:A walk through the area of Malvern known through history as ‘Barnards Green’. This includes the present day Barnards Green and down to Guarlford. It is an area full of history covering over 2000 years. It includes: \n\nThe current shopping area of Barnards Green\nPound Bank\nSaxon and early Medieval Malvern\nGuarlford Church\nWood Street – the prehistoric trackway\nA WWII listening station\nVictorian Mill\nBluebell Inn\nThe real location of Barnards Green.\n\nThe circular walk is about 5 miles and mostly flat. There are no stiles to climb but there are a couple of upward slopes along Wood Street. If it has been raining\, it can be muddy. \nThe walk will take about 2½-3 hours\, depending on how much time we spend investigating the various locations. \n\n£6.00 \nDistance: 5 miles\nDuration: 3 hours\nDifficulty: Easy\nDate: 23 May\nStart time: 2:00 pm\nWalk leader: Catherine Banks\nStart location: Barnards Green Bus Shelter\, next to the roundabout\nWR14 3BY\nGrid reference: SO 78713 45626\nWhat3Words: exists.racing.inner\nFurther details:\nCar park in Geraldine Road (pay and display) or on-street parking. The nearest station is Great Malvern\, about 1/4 mile away.
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/a-walk-through-time-malvern-walking-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Walks
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T203441
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SUMMARY:LANO Quartet at Croome (Elgar Festival)
DESCRIPTION:The perfect opportunity to combine exploration of Croome Court with the experience of wonderful English music performed in an idyllic setting – why not make a day of it? \nParticipants in the Elgar Festival/Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Young Performer Showcase Programme and formed in 2024\, the LANO Quartet is a dynamic young ensemble dedicated to expressive and thoughtful music-making who perform across the UK and internationally. Recent engagements including the Leeds International Concert Series and the International Malcolm Arnold Festival. The LANO Quartet has received coaching from renowned ensembles such as the Kuss Quartet and the Castalian Quartet\, among others. Each member brings a distinct musical background\, enriching the quartet’s collective sound and artistic vision. \nProgramme\nRebecca Clarke Poem for string quartet\nElgar String Quartet in E minor\, Op. 83 \nTickets: £5 – available to book via the Elgar Festival website (please note: National Trust entry charges apply to non-members) \nVisit the Elgar Festival website for more of this year’s events.
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/lano-quartet-at-croome-elgar-festival/
LOCATION:Croome Park\, High Green\, Worcester\, Worcs\, WR8 9DW
CATEGORIES:Concert,Festival,Music,Upton upon Severn
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T210000
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SUMMARY:Enigma Re-imagined (Elgar Festival)
DESCRIPTION:An exciting new collaboration for 2026 led by Malvern-based multi-disciplinary artist Nakisha Swatton. In the run up to the festival Nakisha will work with local amateur and professional musicians to explore & create new musical portraits inspired by Elgar’s Enigma Variations\, culminating in this performance of a new contemporary multi-instrumental suite. \nPerformers\nNakisha Swatton\, director\nMalvern Taiko Drummers\nDaniel Neville String Ensemble\nBlack Voices Choir\nAcademy of Contemporary Music Birmingham\nGrosvenor Road Studios\nString Box Duo\, Jill & Martin \nTickets: £8 – available via the Elgar Festival website. \nVisit the Elgar Festival website for more of this year’s events.
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/enigma-re-imagined-elgar-festival/
LOCATION:Malvern Cube\, WR14 2YF
CATEGORIES:Community,Concert,Festival,Malvern,Music
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SUMMARY:Malvern Hills End to End (Malvern Walking Festival)
DESCRIPTION:We will meet at North Quarry car park and take a coach to Chase End\, at the Southern end of the Malvern Hills range. We will then walk back to North Quarry taking in each summit on route. There are some short\, steep ascents and descents at the start of the walk. The terrain is mixed and can be muddy and loose under foot in places. Good walking boots/shoes are essential. Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. Keep an eye on the forecast for the day and layer up. Even on a sunny day it can be windy and cold on the tops. There is a cafe and toilets at the half way point and another toilet stop before the final push to the Beacon. \n£16.00 \nDistance: 11 miles\nDuration: 6-7 hours\nDifficulty: Hard\nDate: 24 May\nStart time: 9:00 am\nWalk leader: Richard Vale (Malvern Hill Trust)\nStart location: North Quarry Car Park\nNorth Malvern Road\nWR14 4LT\nGrid reference: SO 7711 4693\nWhat3Words: munched.factory.teardrop\nFurther details:\nNorth Quarry car park is pay and display\, £6.00 for the day (but maybe increased from April).  All monies raised from parking goes back to managing the hills.
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/malvern-hills-end-to-end-malvern-walking-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Malvern,Walks
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SUMMARY:Alfrick\, Lulsley and the Knapp and Papermill (Malvern Walking Festival)
DESCRIPTION:We leave Alfrick across fields towards Lulsley Pool. Here we join the Worcester way through to Blackhouse Woods\, an ancient semi- natural woodland with rare lime trees and a rich moth population\, where we follow leafy paths down a steep(ish) incline to an old orchard and a track leading to Whitehouse lane. Fields and tracks to the Knapp and Papermill and a lovely walk along Leigh brook where we might catch a darting flash of blue from the resident kingfisher and home with a short steep(ish) incline. The Knapp and Papermill reserve is the home of an 18th century Papermill ( no longer working) and has a rich geological history involving a glacial meltwater gorge. The surrounding woodland is ancient and the area around the reserve once contained a deserted medieval settlement called Kenelmstowe. \nThere are a few hills on this walk\, 1-3 stiles depending on terrain on the day and lovely views. \n\n£6.00 \n\n\n\nDistance:\n5 miles\n\n\nDuration:\n3 hours\n\n\nDifficulty:\nModerate\n\n\nDate:\n24 May\n\n\nStart time:\n10:00 am\n\n\nWalk leader:\nAmanda Williams (Leadon Vale Ramblers & Alfrick Active)\n\n\nStart location:\nAlfrick village hall\nClay green\nAlfrick\nWR6 5HJ\n\n\nGrid reference:\nSO 7453\n\n\nWhat3Words:\nhttps://w3w.co/develop.digested.robe\n\n\nFurther details:\nPark behind the village hall. There is a bus stop nearby and Malvern train station is 8 miles away \nCafe for refreshments at end of walk on weekdays
URL:https://www.visitthemalverns.org/event/alfrick-lulsley-and-the-knapp-and-papermill/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Walks
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