The Southern Malvern Hills

Pontypool Group

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Overview

A circular walk on & around the Southern Malvern Hills. Descending past the British Camp Reservoir to Shadybank Common & Berrow Downs. Then climbing through Gullet Woods to Somers Obelisk before returning on the Geopark Way to Hangmans Hill, Clutter’s Cave & The British Camp, on Herefordshire Beacon, to return to the car park.

Sunday, 19 May 2024

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:: 213.4m / 700ft
Type:: circular

Pre-booking requested. Please message walk leader, Graeme Cox (07751 754652).

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SO 76314 40375
Nearest postcode:: WR13 6DW
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Start time:: 10:30 am

British Camp Car Park (Parking Charge £5.50) A449, Little Malvern.

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