Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Reviews Summary

Walking Experience

Pros:

• "Amazing hike! It took us about 4hrs14 for the entire 16 k. (End to end)"
• "Magnificent views on a fine day."
• "The foot paths are substantial, paved and suitable for buggies or wheelchairs."
• "Very peaceful and quiet, a good place to unwind."
• "Fantastic location with plenty of options for walking to suit a range of abilities."
• "Great walking for all abilities with fantastic views across Worcestershire and Herefordshire."
• "Simply one of the best walks you can do."

Cons:

• "Can be a little busy with lots of the townies coming down from Birmingham."
• "You could walk for miles but take boots with good tread - the slopes up from and down to the car parks are slippery."
• "The only downside is that it can get very busy in places like British camp or the Worcestershire beacon if you prefer a quiet walk."
• "Steep hills that did do my calve in."
• "Might be better when it's drier, or if the maintenance that your car parking fee pays for extends to some gravel, but today it was a little dodgy... but I only slid on to my arse once. :)"
• "Not so much fun on the top in an icy wind."
• "Off the main paths, the going can be steep and slippery in places."

Scenery and Views

Pros:

• "The Malvern Hills host a warren of walking tracks and the odd cycling trail, with beautiful views across Worcestershire."
• "The sights from the top are breathtaking."
• "The views are breathtaking and the hills are something different!"
• "Plenty of nice and scenic routes up and you will not regret a single step when you are at the top."
• "Such an amazing area to walk around. You don't have to walk very far at all before you come across and amazing view!"
• "The views are truly breathtaking, whatever the weather."
• "On a good day possibly one of the best views in the whole of England looking out across the Malverns for miles in all directions."

Cons:

• "Beautiful views. The climb is very rocky so you do have to be careful underfoot."
• "Heavily abused by the number of people who have trampled all over it which somewhat taints the beauty."
• "Very sad that such a beautiful place has been made unpleasant and dangerous for locals and visitors by irresponsible mountain biking."
• "Worse is the land rover experience tracks which have been carved into this beautiful place."
• "Signage needs improving as poor for walkers especially from southern start."
• "It can get very busy in places like British camp or the Worcestershire beacon if you prefer a quiet walk."
• "The climb is very rocky so you do have to be careful underfoot."

Facilities and Amenities

Pros:

• "There is a car parking but no restrooms."
• "Authentic pubs with breathtaking views."
• "The cafe at St Anne's Well not open but a good coffee @ Abbey Road Cafe in great Malvern. Excellent lunch there too."
• "Parking charge for the day is very reasonable and accepts cash and card."
• "There are public toilets, a pub and a small shop to get refreshments @ British Camp (about mid way)."
• "Cafe's dotted around including a nice one called the kettle sings, a nice pub by the british camp area and a little ice cream hut."
• "Great trails, maintained walks, in a stunning part of the country."

Cons:

• "Also, people drop litter around which is a shame. Thankfully there's a litter picker but it does suck that people do it when there are bins! Bin it people!!!"
• "Stunning area to look at. But other than that it's pants. Nothing for kids to do, no actual walks to take our dogs and kids on (as all the land is owned by farmers)."
• "Car park is usually busy, and last time I was there didn't offer ring go or card payments so make sure you have change."
• "Beautiful place, however be aware of the £4.20 cash only no notes or cards payment to park."
• "The cafe at St Anne's Well not open."
• "Parking can be expensive."
• "At £5.25 fixed price it isn't cheap, unless you go after 6pm!"

Accessibility and Parking

Pros:

• "£4.50 for all day parking."
• "A point to note: if you go by car, most places you will have to pay £4.50 for parking (whole day only), though you will not regret it."
• "Lots of car parks that are £4.20 for the entire day at the time of this review."
• "£2 for four hours parking in Great Malvern."
• "There are a number of pay & display car parks around the hills and paths also leading up from roads, most of which are clearly signposted."
• "Parking free for Malvern residents (with pass)."
• "Quite a few car parks, the British camp car park accepts card and coin payments."

Cons:

• "Pricy to park for the day, and busy parking on back holidays after 11ish."
• "Car parks are expensive, but pay once, you can access them all around the hills."
• "What's not do good is having to pay £4.50 per visit, even if (like me) you were only stopping for 20mins to stretch my legs on the hill. Surely there should be a short stay payment option for less than an hour? Daylight robbery!"
• "If you are driving to the hills for a short walk be aware that the carparks near the public pathways are £4 per day only, not per hour."
• "Although can't understand why they charge so much to get in twenty five pounds, then you got the add expense of food if you're there all day which does not come cheap."
• "If you are lucky and get a break in the clouds, the view is epic."
• "It's still a nice walk but too many people in cars and on bikes for my liking."