British Camp, Herefordshire Beacon & Swinyard Hill loop — Malvern Hills

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British Camp, Herefordshire Beacon & Swinyard Hill loop — Malvern Hills

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British Camp, Herefordshire Beacon & Swinyard Hill loop — Malvern Hills

01:40

5.44km

200m

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Embark on the British Camp, Herefordshire Beacon & Swinyard Hill loop for an easy 3.4-mile (5.4 km) hike that takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes. You will gain 640 feet (195 metres) in elevation, experiencing a mix of open ridge walking and ancient woodlands. The trail offers expansive panoramic…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Malvern Hills AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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105 m

Herefordshire Beacon (British Camp)

Highlight • Summit

The Iron Age hill fort can be found on the top of Herefordshire Beacon in the Malvern Hills. Climbing up to the summit rewards you with splendid views of your surroundings.

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1.05 km

Millennium Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

A slow upward climb to the top of this hill, plenty of routes to choose from and plenty of views to enjoy.

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1.24 km

Millennium Hill Stone Staircase, Malvern Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful, winding, wide-step staircase to assist you with the ascent/descent from the beautiful Millennium Hill in the Malvern Hills. Enjoy panoramic views all around of this sensational landscape.

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1.65 km

Hangman's Hill

Highlight • Trail

Hangman's Hill is amongst the Malvern Hills, on the long ridge of the hills with its top on the border of Herefordshire and Worcestershire. It lies to the south of …

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2.53 km

Swinyard Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Another of the many hill tops along the Malvern ridge, providing 360 degree views.

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4.17 km

Clutter's Cave

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hermits caves are dotted all over the malverns from the days they used to be used as overnight shelters. Not sure of the facts on this one but I was …

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5.44 km

End point

Parking

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