Where to Walk in the Malvern Hills
A Guide to Walking the 17 Hills of the Malvern Ridge
👉 Start here: Explore the Malvern Hills Visitor Guide
The Malvern Hills are one of the UK’s most popular walking destinations, known for their panoramic ridge views, varied terrain, and the challenge of completing all 17 named peaks.
Stretching for around 8 miles, this ridge forms a continuous chain of hills across the Worcestershire and Herefordshire border and attracts walkers throughout the year.
Whether you're looking for a short circular stroll, a challenging ridge walk, or a way to explore every summit, there's a route to suit you.
The 17 Hills of the Malvern Hills
The named hills include:
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Chase End Hill
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Raggedstone Hill
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Midsummer Hill
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Swinyard Hill
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Herefordshire Beacon (British Camp)
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Hangman's Hill
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Millennium Hill
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Black Hill
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Jubilee Hill
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Perseverance Hill
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St Ann's Well
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Worcestershire Beacon
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Summer Hill
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North Hill
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Table Hill
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Sugarloaf Hill
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End Hill
Together they form one of England's most iconic ridge walks.
Popular Walks in the Malvern Hills
The Malvern Hills offer a variety of walks, from short circular routes to challenging ridge walks. Here are some of the most popular areas to explore:
Worcestershire Beacon
At 425 metres (1,394 feet), Worcestershire Beacon is the highest point in Worcestershire and one of the most popular destinations on the hills. The summit rewards walkers with panoramic views across the Severn Valley, the Cotswolds, Herefordshire, and Wales on a clear day.
British Camp
British Camp (Herefordshire Beacon) is one of the most visited locations on the Malvern Hills. With convenient parking nearby, it provides easy access to the central ridge and some of the hills' most iconic views. After your walk, enjoy refreshments at the nearby Malvern Hills Café or Sally's Place refreshment hut.
The Southern Hills
The southern section of the Malvern Hills offers a quieter walking experience. Walkers can enjoy peaceful routes across Chase End Hill, Raggedstone Hill, and Midsummer Hill, often with fewer visitors and beautiful countryside views.
The Northern Hills
The northern hills, including North Hill and End Hill, provide spectacular views overlooking Great Malvern and the surrounding landscape. These routes are ideal if you're visiting the town and want to combine a walk with exploring Great Malvern itself.
Great Malvern & St Ann's Well
One of the most enjoyable circular walks starts in Great Malvern and climbs to St Ann's Well before continuing onto the hills. This route combines woodland paths, historic spring water locations, and excellent views, making it a favourite with visitors throughout the year.
Explore All 17 Hills in Six Circular Walks
Have you ever thought about walking the Malvern Hills in a different way?
Many walkers dream of completing the full end-to-end Malvern Hills walk, but not everyone wants to tackle the entire ridge in a single day.
Why not break the challenge down into six enjoyable walks instead?
These six circular routes allow you to explore all 17 named hills at your own pace, while enjoying different sections of the ridge on each walk.
Every route starts and finishes at a popular car park, making planning simple with no need for transport arrangements, car sharing, or retracing your steps.
Whether you're visiting for a weekend, walking throughout the year, or gradually working your way through the hills, it's a rewarding way to discover the entire Malvern Hills range one walk at a time.
By the time you've completed all six walks, you'll have stood on every named hill along the Malvern ridge and experienced some of the finest scenery the area has to offer.
Walking the Malvern Hills Through the Seasons
The Malvern Hills are beautiful throughout the year, with each season offering something different for walkers and photographers.
Spring
Spring brings fresh green landscapes, longer days, and beautiful woodland displays of bluebells.
👉 Read more: Spring Walking in the Malvern Hills
Summer
Summer is perfect for longer days on the hills, with foxgloves, rosebay willowherb, and purple heather adding colour to the landscape.
Autumn
Autumn brings golden colours, crisp air, and some of the most photogenic conditions of the year.
Winter
Winter often rewards walkers with clear skies, frosty mornings, and far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside.
Walk the Malverns in 6 Circular Walks
If you'd like a way to explore all 17 hills, my Walk the Malverns in 6 Circular Walks booklet is the perfect companion.
Designed for walkers who want to enjoy the hills at their own pace, the booklet guides you around the entire Malvern ridge through six carefully planned circular routes.
Inside you'll find:
✅ Detailed route instructions
✅ Parking information for each walk
✅ QR codes linking to useful resources
✅ Local insights and walking tips
✅ A hill-bagging checklist to track your progress
Each walk starts and finishes at a convenient car park, making it easy to complete all 17 hills without complicated transport arrangements.
Designed to be used alongside OS Explorer Map 190.
👉 Order Walk the Malverns in 6 Circular Walks
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