Ledbury to Great Malvern
A station-to-station walkHerefordshireWest Midlands
Steep
10
MI
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.
Warnings: Boggy sections; steep descents treacherous in unsuitable shoes; loose scree.
Credits
Walk details: Walk Midlands (tips, photos and local insights).