Herefordshire Beacon from British Camp car park

Malvern Hills Walk

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Walk Route Description

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The Malvern Hills form an impressive line of summits, the highest point of which is the Worcestershire Beacon at the northern end of the range. Generally speaking the hills get lower as you go south. This short walk concentrates on the Herefordshire Beacon, which rises to 338 metres above sea level. Paths are well maintained and easy to follow.

The walk starts from the car park (Grid ref. SO762403) on the south side of the A449 Malvern to Ledbury road at British Camp. Space is limited, so on fine days parking may be problematic. On the opposite side of the main road is a café serving refreshments and ice-cream in season. Near the entrance to the car park is an information board outlining the history of British Camp. This Iron Age Hill Fort dates from 200 BC and occupies much of the Herefordshire Beacon, which this walk climbs and explores.

Leave the car park by taking the tarmac path uphill onto the Herefordshire Beacon opting for the higher path by forking right. This climb soon offers some excellent views along the main ridge of the Malvern Hills as well as offering an interesting insight into the substantial earthworks and defensive ditches of British Camp. The summit (338 m.) is soon reached and offers a grandstand view of the surrounding area, something which the builders of fort had clearly understood.

To continue the walk, descend south from the summit crossing Millennium Hill onto Broad Down. Below to your right is British Camp Reservoir. Stay on the main ridge and continue south to reach Hangman's Hill, which makes an ideal place to take a break with extensive views in all directions. This is as far south as the walk goes. To return to the start, retrace your steps to reach Broad Down. Rather than re-ascend the Herefordshire Beacon fork right from the ridge path and take the well made path that crosses the flanks of this hill. This leads easily back to the car park.

Walk GradingMore Malvern Hills Walks

Other walks nearby

Walk 2380	The Malverns from the Gullet	moderate	12.0 miles
Walk 1211	The Worcestershire Beacon	easy/mod	4.5 miles
Walk 2326	Herefordshire Beacon from Hollybush	easy/mod	6.5 miles
Walk 1556	The Malverns - end to end	hard	10.0 miles
Walk 1658	Malverns circular from Noirth Hill	very hard	18.0 miles
Walk 2483	Cradley Circular	easy/mod	6.0 miles
Walk 2445	Upton-upon-Severn Circular	easy/mod	6.8 miles
Walk 1870	Dymock Daffodil Walk	easy/mod	9.0 miles
Walk 1516	Pershore Circular	easy/mod	8.3 miles
Walk 2817	The Marcle Ridge from Much Marcle	easy/mod	7.0 miles

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