Turn left and head for Swinyard Hill. Following the crest of this hill you will reach another toposcope. Most people turn right here, but I recommend continuing for another couple of hundred metres until the fence at the cliff face of the quarry unseen behind the fence appears. About metres before the end of the hill, a small path turns off right into the woods. Follow this until it takes you down to the left hand side of the pool at the base of the imposing cliff face of Swinyard Hill.
Now follow the path down to the Gullet and turn right, heading back up to the main North-South path. Turn left at the top of the Gullet going straight on takes you into the Eastnor Estate and the obelisk and follow the path on to a metal gate across the track. About metres after this there is a well trodden muddy path to the left that curves right up to the summit of Midsummer Hill. From the summit, descend via the obvious path that runs through woodland and then emerges into a clearing that descends steeply to a small car park at Hollybush.
Faced with such a tempting prospect the only thing I can do is run! I recommend that this car park at grid reference SO is an ideal place to be collected. There is also a bus stop opposite. However, we still have two Malverns to conquer, so onward! Cross the A and turn right downhill for about metres where a gate leads into the Eastnor Estate and Raggedstone Hill. The path going straight up is our objective, the path to the right is the return route back to Hollybush. After completing so many hills already, Raggedstone Hill is a bit of a shock to the system.
It is a full frontal assault, offering little respite. In Medieval times Great Malvern was just a village, its hills and springs attracted Monks here during the 11th and 12th centuries which led to Priories being set up at Great Malvern and Little Malvern, now days much of the towns Victorian Architecture is still to be seen, it was during this period that Malvern expanded, with the arrival of the Railway in and following the promotion of "Water Cures" by Dr Wall much earlier in that much building took place.
Lewis and Tolkein were good friends with George Sayer, and the three used to walk on the Malvern hills. The range of hills extends for 9 miles and rises to Ft. The Iron Age Hill Fort is an attraction for the more energetic and can be seen from many miles away its profile being most distinctive.
It has been claimed that at the Summit of the Worcester Beacon 15 Counties can be seen. Walkers exploring the hills are well provided for with the facilities that are available including ample car parks and a regular bus service to the hills. In Great Malvern there are many eating places, with Pubs, Hotels , Cafes and Restaurants all providing food at a variety of prices.
The theatre started its days as an assembly room and was opened in an was considered at that time to be one of the best in the Provinces, many well known and international actors have appeared here and continue to do so. In the theatre closed for a major refurbishment this followed a lottery grant of 5. With the facilities of comfortable seating , a Restaurant and Bar the Theatre makes it an ideal venue for an entertaining time.
Adjoining the theatre are the Priory Park Gardens not only do these provide a place for a breather during the interval but also provide a place for relaxation on Week ends when a Band plays in the Bandstand. In the same complex as the theatre there is a Cinema which shows the latest films. See www. This tiny theatre was at one time a public toilet a Victorian Gentleman'sLavatory and holds seating for 12, since its opening in it has proved to be a popular attraction , being the smallest theatre in the world it is entered in the Guiness book of records , the proprietor Dennis Neale has been successful in playing host to International Puppeteer Andras Lengrt of Hungary who proved to be very highly rated.
For information on performances Tel. This Leisure pool with wave machine has many facilities and has a fitness room with cardiovascular equipment, saunas, dance studio and a Cafeteria , the complex was completely refurbished in recent years and offers up to date facilities, it is possible to hire the facilities for birthday parties and special needs groups.
For further information Tel. Malvern was famous for its water cures , the theraputic cures reached their peak in the Victorian era, water from the hills was piped from the Primeswell Spring to a bottling plant in the nearby village of Colwall, this plant was operated by Coco Cola Schweppes now closed down. The Spring is on the Western slope of the Malvern hills an from an altitude of metres the water is piped a distance of km to the plant and whilst during Victorian times claims were made about magical cures no such claims are made nowdays, water has been bottled for at least years and in fact the Company's archives hold an invoice that dates back to , the spring that supplies the factory has been in use since BC.
There are more details on the route and parking options here. The route is relatively easy to follow for the most part, but there are a couple of sections that can cause confusion so using a map or the OS app is recommended.
The full route can be found here on the OS website. You should allow a minimum of 5 hours for the walk, but longer if you plan on stopping to take lots of photos as I always do, and even longer if you plan on stopping for a coffee along the way. Conveniently, at about the halfway point where the route drops down and crosses the A, there is a roadside cafe and toilet facilities. The Malvern Hills are as popular with mountain bikers as they are with hikers.
You could make a weekend of it and tackle the hills on foot one day and by bike the next. There are several routes that cover the hills, from a short 6k route up to a lung-busting 19k route with lots of climbs that are rewarded with fast-flowing downhill sections. Fuelled by a good Flat White, he can often be found exploring mountains, forests and lakes with a camera in hand.
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On a clear day, look west to the Herefordshire hills and the rugged Black Mountains. And keep an eye out for grayling and small heath butterflies, adders, green woodpeckers, harvest mice, meadow pipits and, in spring, marsh orchids. At Wych Cutting, the path descends to the road. Sign up to receive our newsletter! You're now subscribed to our newsletter.
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