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Holywell Spring – Fossil Bank Viewpoint loop from Malvern Hills National Landscape

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West Midlands Region

Holywell Spring – Fossil Bank Viewpoint loop from Malvern Hills National Landscape

Moderate

5.0

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116

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Holywell Spring – Fossil Bank Viewpoint loop from Malvern Hills National Landscape

01:00

8.21km

150m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

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Malvern Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

136 m

Wyche Cutting Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Long slow climb with beautiful views, turn right at the top to cycling around the side rather than descend

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2

226 m

Old Wyche Road Climb

Highlight • Climb

This is more of a challenge for cyclists than hikers, one of the steepest roads in the country!

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3

1.81 km

Holywell Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

Holywell Spring in Malvern Wells, England, has a rich history dating back to the 12th century, renowned for its supposed healing properties. Pilgrims and visitors sought its pure waters, contributing …

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4

4.67 km

Sir Barry Vincent Jackson Memorial Plaque

Highlight • Monument

Sir Barry Vincent Jackson (6 September 1879 – 3 April 1961) was an English theatre director, entrepreneur and the founder of the Birmingham Repertory Theatre and, alongside George Bernard Shaw, …

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5

5.15 km

Highland Cow in Malvern Hills National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Malvern Hills are now home to both Highland and Belted Galloway cattle, gentle and hardy!

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6

8.03 km

Cafe H2O

Highlight • Rest Area

Very kind and helpful staff, free parking and free charging for EVs. Breakfast, lunch, coffee/cake in good quality with fair prices.

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7

8.19 km

Bench With a View of Malvern Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

Close to the H2O Café. Public toilets here too! Sometimes an ice-cream van 👍🏻

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8

8.20 km

Fossil Bank Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view and perfect place for a break. There’s a bench and a public toilet across the road behind the bus shelter.

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B

8.21 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.78 km

1.88 km

602 m

398 m

384 m

165 m

Surfaces

4.27 km

1.94 km

1.15 km

602 m

255 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

14°C

7°C

43 %

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