Worcester Beacon Trig Point – Sugarloaf Hill loop from Malvern Hills National Landscape

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Worcester Beacon Trig Point – Sugarloaf Hill loop from Malvern Hills National Landscape

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Worcester Beacon Trig Point – Sugarloaf Hill loop from Malvern Hills National Landscape

01:47

5.69km

220m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Malvern Hills National Landscape

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1.24 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 of a veritable spider's web of paths. As with so many summits in the region, beacon fires have been lit here in days gone by, notably to warn of the coming Spanish Armada in 1588.

On a clear day, you can see all the way to the Black Mountains plateau in South Wales. To the north west, the Shropshire Hills rise in gentle folds. The River Severn winds its way towards the sea to the east and south. A grand toposcope adorns the summit, enabling you to identify the surrounding landmarks.

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1.29 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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1.39 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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1.77 km

Stone Compass Rose, Malvern Hills

Highlight • Monument

Pretty cool marker stone, points to everywhere

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2.46 km

Lady Howard de Walden Drive

Highlight • Trail

Lady Howard de Walden had this drive build during the 1890's to give employment to local people but also to provide an enjoyable route for horse drawn carriages around North Hill. It is one of the most used paths on the Malverns, and provides fine views across to the Beacon. especially when the trees of Happy Valley are in autumn colour.

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3.93 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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