North Malvern, Malvern Hills, The Colwalls & Wellington Heath Walking Map

The Malvern Hills and surrounding villages – such as North Malvern, Colwall, West Malvern, and Coddington – offer some of the finest walking country in England. The iconic Malvern Hills themselves, designated as Malvern Hills National Landscape (formerly AONB), provide a spine of dramatic ridgelines with panoramic views stretching across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The Geopark Way, Worcestershire Way, and Herefordshire Trail are among the named footpaths crossing the area, inviting walkers of all abilities. Hill walks such as the climb to the Worcestershire Beacon or the gentle ascent to British Camp (an Iron Age hillfort) are local highlights. Lower-lying routes pass through wooded slopes and villages like Colwall and Upper Wyche, where traditional inns and historic cottages enrich the rural charm.

River walks can be enjoyed along the Leadon and Severn valleys nearby, though waterways here are smaller and winding compared to broader rivers elsewhere. Heritage attractions include the ruins of Little Malvern Priory, the historic Great Malvern town with its priory church, and the Edward Elgar Trail celebrating the composer’s deep connection to the hills. The area's history is deeply rooted in its Victorian railway heritage – Colwall Tunnels are a notable engineering landmark. The former railway lines that once linked these communities add depth to today’s landscape, now repurposed in places for recreational paths and trails. The entire region combines natural beauty with cultural richness, ideal for walkers seeking both views and stories.