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Colwall Station to Ledbury via the Malvern Hills

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Overview

Meet at Ledbury railway station to catch the 10.00 am train to Colwall (£4.70 or £3.10 with railcard). A linear walk from Colwall station up onto the Malvern Hills via British Camp, the obelisk and Eastnor deer park and back to Ledbury. 

8 miles, 600m of ascent

Text Tim Bray on 07980 200064 to book your place. 25 people max.

Saturday, 6 January 2024
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13km / 8.1mi
Ascent:
600m / 1968ft
Type:
linear

Park for free on the road near Ledbury railway station or pay for parking at the station.

Toilets at British Camp.

Some steep and muddy sections.

Cafe and toilet at Eastnor Deer Park entrance, if flagging!

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 70880 38621
Nearest postcode:
HR8 1BA
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Start time:
9:30 am

Meet at Ledbury railway station. Pay to park in the station car park or on the road nearby.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SO 70948 38597
Nearest postcode:
HR8 1BW
what3words:
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Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

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