Worcestershire Beacon
This circular walk takes you to the high point of the Malvern Hills at Worcestershire Beacon. The walk starts in Great Malvern, just to the west of the train station. From the Edward Elgar Statue you can pick up the Worcestershire Way to take you onto the hills. The route then heads to North Hill and Sugarloaf Hill before climbing to Worcestershire Beacon. From the 425 metres (1,394 ft) summit you can see 13 counties of England on a clear day. Other highlights includes views of The Wrekin, Cannock Chase, the Welsh border mountains, the Shropshire Hills and across the valleys of the Severn and Avon to the Cotswold Hills.
After soaking in the views the route descends to Lower Wyche before returning to Great Malvern.
To explore the full range of this beautiful area try our Malvern Hills Walk.
Postcode
WR14 2AY - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsWorcestershire Beacon Ordnance Survey Map 
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Worcestershire Beacon Open Street Map 
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Worcestershire Beacon OS Map 
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Worcestershire Beacon Open Street Map 
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Pubs/Cafes
We recommend stopping at the Chase Inn for some refreshments near the route. There's a great menu and a really splendid garden area with lovely views towards the Black Mountains. You can find the pub in Upper Colwall, just to the south of Worcestershire Beacon, with a postcode of WR13 6DJ for your sat navs.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
To the east there's the delightful village of Hanley Swan. The picturesque settlement includes a pretty village green, a pond, a 17th century pub and walking trails to neighbouring Hanley Castle where you can see the remains of the ancient fort. The river trails and historic 16th century pub at Upton Upon Severn are also in this area.
For an alternative circular walk starting from the Colwall train station see the Colwall Walk. Here you can also visit the Colwall Park Hotel where you can enjoy a delicious afternoon tea in the beautiful hotel grounds.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
The summit of Worcestershire Beacon, in the Malverns, with the toposcope in the foreground and North Hill in the distance.
Summit of Worcestershire Beacon Looking north towards Table Hill and North Hill
Paragliding off Worcestershire Beacon
Malvern Hills , Hillside Scenery
Looking South along the spine of the Malverns from Table Hill, the small hill in the foreground is Sugarloaf and the larger hill to the left is the Worcester Beacon, at 425 metres above sea level the highest point on the Malverns. The hill fort in the beackground is the Hereford Beacon.
Track to the south of the hill. From near the summit looking southwards down the lane with a mist-filled Severn valley to the left.
Nearing the top of the Beacon with view to North and Sugarloaf Hill
The ridge path south from the Beacon