Walks from Ledbury
MapBeautiful walks starting or ending at Ledbury Station.
Alternatively, view walks you can reach directly from Ledbury by train.
Ledbury to Great Malvern
Majestically out of the Severn Plain. Undulating hills, steep ascents and descents and rocky paths and scree. Malvern Hills formed from ancient rock 680 million years old; inspired Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. Renowned spa destination from 17th century.
Hilly: three fifths on high ground, rising above the surrounding land.
Woodland: a fifth under tree cover.
Time: 5h–10h
Warnings: Boggy sections; steep descents treacherous in unsuitable shoes; loose scree.
Walk details: Walk Midlands (tips, photos and local insights).
Ledbury to Colwall
Through the timbered town of Ledbury, then woodland and the Three Choirs Way climbing below the Herefordshire Beacon, with Malvern Hills views.
Hilly: two fifths on high ground, rising above the surrounding land.
Time: 3h30–7h
Lunch: Passes the Woodshed Café near Eastnor.
Walk details: Worcestershire Community Rail Partnership (PDF).
Hereford to Ledbury
Some fantastic scenery. A long, glorious walk through beautiful Herefordshire countryside, mostly off-road on well-signposted named trails, with farmland, vineyards, orchards and the peaceful Haugh Wood. A decent level of fitness is needed for the length, climbs, scrambles, steps and stiles and narrow bridges. Muddy in places after rain; the first 10 km out of Hereford can become boggy. Passes the Mordiford Dragon Trail sculptures and the Lugg Stank raised bank. Few rest stops before the half-way mark at Woolhope, so bring supplies. Well wooded with plenty of shade on hot days.
Time: 7h–14h
2 lunch spots: the Moon, or the Crown
Warnings: Parts can become inaccessible following heavy rain and flooding, particularly the first 10 km out of Hereford where the Wye and Lugg can burst their banks. Some climbs and scrambles are not suitable for less able walkers; there are stiles and narrow bridges. Can be muddy.
Walk details: Slow Ways.