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Walk 1211 - The Worcestershire Beacon
| Region | Malvern Hills AONB | | County/Area | Worcestershire | | Author | Lou Johnson | | Length | 4.5 miles / 7.3 km | | Ascent | 970 feet / 294 metres | | Grade | easy/moderate |

This walk on the Malvern Hills visits the summit of the Worcestershire Beacon, the highest poiint in the hills and the county. On a fine day the views, especially over the Severn Valley to the Cotswolds, are superb. 
Suggested Maps It is recommended you take a map with you when following a walk route. The preferred scale is 1:25000 used by the Explorer series.  | OS Explorer | Sheet 190 |  |  | OS Landranger | Sheet 150 |  |
Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps. Other walks nearby Walk 1556 - 2.1 miles / 3.3 km away The Malverns - end to end Grade - hard Length - 10.0 miles / 16.3 km Walk 1658 - 2.1 miles / 3.3 km away The Malverns - circular walk Grade - very hard Length - 18.0 miles / 29.3 km Walk 2664 - 2.2 miles / 3.5 km away Herefordshire Beacon from British Camp car park Grade - easy Length - 2.0 miles / 3.3 km Walk 2380 - 3.4 miles / 5.5 km away The Malverns from the Gullet Grade - moderate Length - 12.0 miles / 19.5 km Walk 2326 - 4.4 miles / 7.0 km away Herefordshire Beacon from Hollybush Grade - easy/moderate Length - 6.5 miles / 10.6 km Walk 3502 - 7.3 miles / 11.6 km away A Two Rivers Walk to Powick and Worcester Grade - easy Length - 6.5 miles / 10.6 km Walk 2142 - 11.4 miles / 18.2 km away A Severn Valley Walk from Grimley Grade - easy Length - 5.0 miles / 8.1 km Walk 1830 - 13.3 miles / 21.2 km away Ombersley, the Droitwich Canal, Salwarpe and the Severn Grade - easy/moderate Length - 11.0 miles / 17.9 km Walk 2402 - 13.5 miles / 21.5 km away Bredon Hill from Elmley Castle Grade - easy/moderate Length - 5.5 miles / 8.9 km Walk 3240 - 14.1 miles / 22.6 km away Woodbury and Abberley Hills from Great Witley Grade - easy/moderate Length - 5.3 miles / 8.5 km Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further. |
AREA INFORMATION
Malvern Hills AONB The Malvern Hills is one of the smaller AONBs comprising of approximately 105 sq.km extending some 20 km in length and about ... More information How are the walks graded? Learn how each walk is assessed and select a walk to suit your ability and experience More Information Please Note - These walks have been published for use by site visitors on the understanding that Walking Britain is not held responsible for the safety or well being of those following the routes as described.
Treherne House Les Routiers B&B and Self Catering Malvern 2.0 miles / 3.2 km away
The Malvern Retreat Award Winning Self-Catering Malvern 2.0 miles / 3.3 km away
Eastnor Castle Ledbury 4.8 miles / 7.6 km away
Walkherefordshire.com Herefordshire 19.2 miles / 30.8 km away
The Old Cider House at Priding Frampton-upon-Severn 20.8 miles / 33.3 km away
Broome Park Farm B & B Cleobury Mortimer 21.7 miles / 34.8 km away
Priory Holiday Cottages Blakeney 22.0 miles / 35.2 km away
Imperial Hotel Stroud 24.6 miles / 39.4 km away
Valley Views Kings Stanley 25.5 miles / 40.8 km away
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