Worcester Beacon Trig Point – Summer Hill loop from Great Malvern

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Worcester Beacon Trig Point – Summer Hill loop from Great Malvern

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Worcester Beacon Trig Point – Summer Hill loop from Great Malvern

04:28

14.0km

570m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

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Malvern Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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712 m

Priory Park, Malvern

Highlight (Segment) • Rest Area

Priory Park is a large Victorian park close to the town centre of Malvern. It consists of an ornate bandstand, Waterfowl Lake, enclosed children’s play area and a members bowling green.

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1.54 km

View of Great Malvern and St. Anne's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

After ascending the 99 steps from Malvern, you’re rewarded with a stunning view of the town, beautifully framed by rolling hills and sprawling farmland in the distance.

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2.84 km

Stone Compass Rose, Malvern Hills

Highlight • Monument

Pretty cool marker stone, points to everywhere

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3.22 km

Summit Rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

This rocky tor is only a few yards from the summit Toposcope and Trig point, yet they get overlooked as a scenic viewpoint.

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3.31 km

Worcestershire Beacon Summit and Toposcope

Highlight • Natural Monument

At 1,394 feet (425 m), Worcestershire Beacon is the highest point in the county and a grand viewpoint to boot. Its popularity is such that it is at the centre …

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3.35 km

Worcester Beacon Trig Point

Highlight • Natural Monument

This does mark the highest point and as a result the views in all directions are quite something. Most people tend to flock to the nearby Toposcope.

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3.86 km

Summer Hill

Highlight • Lake

Nice view and parking nearby.

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6.16 km

Colwall Coppice

Forest

9.97 km

View of North Hill, Malvern Hills

Highlight • Natural Monument

Quieter than a trip up the Worcester Beacon, but with similar views. It's flat once you're up there, and you can extend the walk to go round or up the Beacon too.

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14.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.46 km

2.42 km

2.21 km

1.13 km

711 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.51 km

3.13 km

2.24 km

1.82 km

1.73 km

1.56 km

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 4 October

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Comments

May 10, 2025,Great Malvern Loop | Malvern Hills

The start and finish point was the train station but my phone died 😁. Incredible day on the hills, with a superb walk. Busy on the tops but quiet in the valley. Bring lots of water when it's sunny! ☺️