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Walk highlights of The Geopark Way long distance path from Alfrick to Eastnor.
England
Half Board
Long Distance Paths
Landscape
May
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Average group size: 10-12
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This is a Grade 5 moderate holiday which includes full day walks with moderate amounts of ascent and descent. The paths are all good, but there may be the odd short sections of rough ground. Walks will last up to 5.5 hours and could involve as much as 500m of cumulative ascent and descent across undulating terrain and daily mileage between 8 and 11.5 miles. The highest point reached on the holiday is about 425m.
See the 'Proposed Itinerary' section for more information.
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Thoughtfully designed, meticulously planned, carefully graded, and expertly guided walking tours and hiking holidays along well-loved and off-the-beaten-track footpaths.
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Walking the Malvern Hills offers you the chance to explore geological history spanning 700 million years. These ancient landscapes beckon you to uncover how their scenic splendour was created through dramatic forces that shaped our world.
The Geopark Way meanders for 109 miles from Bridgnorth to Gloucester through landscapes millennia in the making. On your Malvern Hills walks, you'll cover around 36 miles of the trail in four spectacular nine-mile sections through the Abberley and Malvern Hills Geopark from Alfrick to Eastnor. Each day presents sites of geological importance that illustrate the extraordinary forces that formed these iconic hills.
The rocks on the Malvern Hills are aged between the Silurian and Precambrian periods. The hills themselves rise from the Severn Valley plain and were formed during the Silurian period (420 million years ago). The Precambrian granite rocks are the oldest to be found in England. Towards the end of our route in the Leadon Valley, solid rock disappears from view; the huge glaciers melting at the end of the Ice Age released immense volumes of water which softened the lines of the landscape.
Our carefully planned Malvern Hills walking holiday offers varied hiking routes. You'll journey alongside babbling rivers, through high-rise forests, along spectacular ridges, and across peaceful valley floors with impressive views unfolding at every turn. The diverse habitats you'll pass through provide opportunities to encounter a wide variety of wildlife, from soaring birds of prey to delicate wildflowers.
The charming villages and historic towns scattered along your route add further cultural interest to your walking adventure. Pretty timber-framed houses in Ledbury transport you back centuries, whilst the elegant spa town of Malvern offers fascinating insights into Victorian wellness traditions.
The Malvern Hills provides a protected landscape where you can fully immerse yourself in nature. The undulating terrain offers walks suitable for various abilities, from gentle valley strolls to more challenging ridge walks with panoramic views.
Your journey includes exploration of Ledbury, renowned for its remarkable collection of timber-framed buildings dating back to medieval times. The distinctive black-and-white architecture creates picture-perfect scenes that epitomise historic England.
Walking along the Geopark Way, you'll discover why this area has been designated for its exceptional geological importance. Our Ramble Worldwide Leaders help you understand the fascinating processes that created these landscapes over hundreds of millions of years.
The varied environments you'll traverse - from woodland to grassland, riverside to hilltop - support diverse wildlife communities. Keep your eyes peeled for buzzards soaring overhead, wildflowers carpeting the meadows, and perhaps even glimpses of deer in the woodlands.
*We also operate festive breaks in the Malvern Hills over the Christmas and New Year periods*
En suite four-star hotel accommodation on a half board basisAll local transport required for the itinerary by private coachServices of a Classic Tour LeaderEntrance fees (unless otherwise specified)Personal expenses (such as your bar bill)LunchesDiscretionary tipsOptional excursionsTravel insuranceClick the button below for a detailed Holiday Information Sheet containing all the particulars about this trip.
NOTE: Itineraries and Holiday Information Sheets can vary by a specific date chosen
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Spectacular winter views across the Cotswolds over the festive period.
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Usually, your walk will take up the whole day at a moderate pace. Terrain will often be hilly and paths generally good. Note that on holidays in mountainous areas, expect some rougher paths. An average walk length is 6 miles but expect this to vary from as little as 3 miles on a sightseeing day and up to 10 miles on a full day dependant on the amount of ascent and decent required.
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Average daily walks - Distance: 6 miles; Ascent/Descent 500m; Terrain: sometimes hilly and undulating on good paths and tracks; Walking Time: Day walks.
Please note this is a guide only; you should refer to the specific Holiday Information Sheet for the holiday that you are looking at for detailed day to day itinerary and grading information.
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The dramatic Cheddar Gorge and Somerset's finest landscapes over the Christmas period.
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Trips comprise of day walks with plenty of ups and downs, some steep and rough ground will be encountered at times and walks averaging 7 miles with 650m of ascent / descent. Some holidays will cover longer distances on easier paths, others will be shorter walks but have more demanding ascents and terrain.
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Average daily walks - Distance: 7 miles; Ascent/Descent 650m; Terrain: generally decent paths and tracks with some steeper sections; Walking Time: Day walks.
Please note this is a guide only; you should refer to the specific Holiday Information Sheet for the holiday that you are looking at for detailed day to day itinerary and grading information.
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Beautiful countryside, culture and history dating back to the Norman conquest. Worcester is well known for its civil war connections, beautiful cathedral, cricket ground and sauce. Malvern is perhaps less well known unless you're a fan of Morgan cars but as a place to stay for a few days it is hard to beat.
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We still class this level as leisurely; walks are generally a little longer than level 2, with undulations but over a longer distance. Where sightseeing distances are longer, we take a full day with opportunities to stop, rest and refuel. Generally, itineraries involve easy countryside walking with plenty of breaks.
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Average daily walks - Distance: 4 miles; Ascent/Descent 300m; Terrain: generally good paths and tracks; Walking Time: Half Day or Full Day walks.
Please note this is a guide only; you should refer to the specific Holiday Information Sheet for the holiday that you are looking at for detailed day to day itinerary and grading information.
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Welcome the New Year amid the peaceful waterways, wide-open skies and beautiful coastline of Norfolk. Enjoy scenic winter walks through the Broads, along the North Norfolk Coast and across nature-rich landscapes, before celebrating with fellow walkers in a warm and festive atmosphere.
CloseOur holiday walking grades
Usually, your walk will take up the whole day at a moderate pace. Terrain will often be hilly and paths generally good. Note that on holidays in mountainous areas, expect some rougher paths. An average walk length is 6 miles but expect this to vary from as little as 3 miles on a sightseeing day and up to 10 miles on a full day dependant on the amount of ascent and decent required.
Search all Moderate, Grade 4 walking holidays
Average daily walks - Distance: 6 miles; Ascent/Descent 500m; Terrain: sometimes hilly and undulating on good paths and tracks; Walking Time: Day walks.
Please note this is a guide only; you should refer to the specific Holiday Information Sheet for the holiday that you are looking at for detailed day to day itinerary and grading information.
Itinerary & Travel
Whilst every effort will be made to adhere to the outlined itinerary and advertised programme, local conditions can change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. This may mean that routes and timings need to be amended or the order of days may change, sometimes at short notice.
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Independent travel to The Abbey Hotel in Great Malvern. Check in at the hotel is from 3pm. Meet your tour leader and your walking companions at approximately 7pm in the hotel bar area before your evening meal.
Dinner each evening is in the hotel restaurant.
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From the village of Alfrick in the Teme Valley you will walk across the Suckley Hills towards the Malvern Hills. The hills offer some excellent wildlife spotting opportunities and plenty of interest for the amateur geologist. The walk has numerous stiles but there are no long, steep climbs. We regularly gain different and interesting sights of the hills as they get nearer before arriving back at the hotel.
There is the option to ascend North Hill at the end of the walk which will bring the total distance covered to 10 miles in total and 450m of ascent & descent.
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The classic walk of the holiday, walking along the ridge of the hills over some of the oldest rocks in Britain, enjoying superb views over the Severn Valley and surrounding countryside.
Take a walk up onto the hills via St Ann’s Well, a popular meeting place since the construction of the building here in 1813. Climb onto the Worcestershire Beacon (425m) and then walk along the ridge before crossing the Wyche Cutting, a pass through the hills which was once part of an Iron Age salt route. Continue to the foot of British Camp, an Iron Age hillfort whose summit is 338m. A climb to the summit is optional before we return to Great Malvern via St Wulstan’s Church, where Sir Edward Elgar and his wife are buried, and then the eastern slopes of the hills stopping to visit Holy Well.
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South from the Malvern ridge you stroll through the ridges and vales of a quintessentially English landscape. For the geologically minded, underfoot we have Silurian limestones and shales, for the hedonistic, rural Britain at its best.
Travel by private coach to the Wyche Cutting and then walk along the western slopes of the hills to the village of Colwall, visiting its church and view the exterior of the 16th Century ale house built in its grounds. From there walk via Hope End (where Elizabeth Barrett Browning grew up) and Wellington Heath to the market town of Ledbury. You should arrive in Ledbury by 3.30pm.
Its main attractions are to be found in the much photographed Church Lane - St Michaels Church which dates from the Norman period, The Grammar School - it was the town’s school from late 15th Century through to 1830s and now houses the Ledbury Heritage Centre which explains the story of the town’s past (free entry), Butcher Row House - this house formerly stood in High Street but was moved in 1830, and now houses a small museum displaying aspects of Victorian life (free entry), The Prince of Wales PH which dates from 16th Century, 16th Century Painted Room - Paintings were discovered in one of the oldest timber-framed buildings in the town and The Market House - This house, erected on wooden stilts, was built in 1655 and the ground floor is still used as an open market.
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Travel by private coach to Ledbury and from there walk via the village of Eastnor to the summit of Midsummer Hill (284m and the second Iron Age hillfort on the Malverns). We walk around the slopes of Ragged Stone Hill and from there, walk on the slopes of the Chase End Hill then through the meadows and parkland of Bromsberrow Place, continue on the Geopark Way to the Parish Church, then continue to Eastnor Church where the coach and return you to your hotel. An alternative finishing location is a pub in Birtsmorton, depending on opening times and expected arrival times.
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Independent departure from The Abbey Hotel after breakfast. Check out is by 11am.
We hope you have enjoyed your holiday and look forward to welcoming you on another soon.
From (GBP)£749 Without flights
Departure dates for your selected tour
30th May 2027 - 4th Jun 2027 (5 Nights)
15th Aug 2027 - 20th Aug 2027 (5 Nights)
3rd Oct 2027 - 8th Oct 2027 (5 Nights)
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Private coach transport to and from the trailheads, is included.
Accommodation
Below is the accommodation featured on this holiday across all departure dates. Please refer to the Itinerary for more detail about each night's accommodation for each departure date.
The four-star Abbey Hotel in Great Malvern lies in the heart of traditional English countryside, at the foot of the ancient Malvern Hills, making it an excellent base for our explorations along the Geopark Way.
The traditional bedroom facilities include:
Enjoy seasonal British and Mediterranean cuisine in the Priory View restaurant, with views over the Vale of Evesham, plus there is the Priory View Lounge Bar to take a pre-dinner drink.
There is plenty of parking available at the rear of the hotel.
Guests also have access to the local leisure centre, a two minute walk away, with a swimming pool, gym, sauna and steam room.
Trip Information
This is a Grade 5 moderate holiday which includes full day walks with moderate amounts of ascent and descent. The paths are all good, but there may be the odd short sections of rough ground. Walks will last up to 5.5 hours and could involve as much as 500m of cumulative ascent and descent across undulating terrain and daily mileage between 8 and 11.5 miles. The highest point reached on the holiday is about 425m.
See the 'Proposed Itinerary' section for more information.
Optional Excursions
At your destination, you may have the option to book various local excursions and activities through a local operator. It's important to note that we are not involved in these activities or excursions, and we do not operate, supervise, or control them in any way. Your contract will be directly with the local activity supplier, and we bear no responsibility for their actions or omissions.
Tour Leaders
Your tour leader plays a crucial role in enhancing your holiday experience, and they share your passion for exploring the world on foot. In addition to being resourceful and organised they are also well-travelled and deeply enthusiastic about showing you new destinations. Your tour leader takes care of all the local administration, ensuring you can fully enjoy your holiday without worrying about the logistics. While leading group holidays, they always keep in mind that each group is composed of individuals. Each tour leader brings their unique style, talents, and professional background to the table. Rest assured, they are all trained, qualified, experienced, and dedicated to making your holiday as enjoyable, interesting, and inspiring as possible. Remember, your leader, while on holiday, is your first port of call for any issues, ensuring a smooth and worry-free experience for you.
To reach the hotel…
by car: M5 from The South.
Exit Junction 8 and take M50 to Junction 1. Take A38 for 3 miles and turn left onto the A4104. At Upton-upon-Severn, turn right at the mini roundabout towards Great Malvern and after about 2 miles turn left onto the B4211, marked Great Malvern. Once through Barnards Green, take the third exit at the roundabout up the hill into Barnards Green Road. Turn left at the next traffic lights and then as the road bends sharply to the left, turn right into Abbey Road.
M5 from the North. Exit Junction 7 and follow the signs for the A449 marked Malvern. After approx 8 miles you will pass the Malvern Link Common on your left, you need to turn left at the traffic lights into Graham Road marked Malvern Theatres. Go straight over two sets of traffic lights, pass Malvern Theatres on your left, then as the road bends sharply to the left, and turn right into Abbey Road
by rail: Great Malvern Station is situated on the Intercity Rail Network between Paddington and Hereford. The station is situated less than one mile from the Abbey Hotel.
Taxis from Great Malvern station. With Malvern Taxis (Tel: 07775 060704), will cost approximately £3.50-£4.00. It is only a two minute taxi ride to the hotel.
The Abbey Hotel is right in the centre of the small town and is situated next to the Priory Church and Theatre.
You may also wish to look at the following website for advice on the best way to travel to the accommodation: www.rome2rio.com
The AA and RAC both offer free and detailed on-line route planning facilities on their websites which may help you find our hotels. Details can be found at: www.theaa.co.uk and www.rac.co.uk
Please check the time of dinner on arrival at the hotel, and aim to be in the hotel bar half an hour before dinner (approximately 7pm) for an introduction to your tour leader, an outline of the planned programme for your holiday and the chance to meet your walking companions.
Personal Details Check
Please ensure your personal details, including your passport information and date of birth, are accurate and up to date, and that we have all the information needed to arrange your holiday. If you have any dietary allergies or intolerances, please let us know.
You can view and update your details using Manage My Booking on our website or by contacting our Sales & Reservations team on +44 (0)1707 331133. Please check your booking confirmation carefully and notify us of any changes as soon as possible.
Footwear
Lightweight waterproof walking boots with a good, moulded sole (such as Vibram or similar) and a deep tread and which provide ankle support are strongly recommended and may be essential for some walks.
General Kit List
Outdoor activities are always safer and more enjoyable if you are prepared.
If you have not travelled with us before the following list might be of use:
This list is not exhaustive, and every walker is different and may have their own preference.
Health requirements in destination can change, and it's crucial for you to take responsibility in staying informed. Ensure that you consult a professionally qualified source and comply with any health requirements at least 6 to 8 weeks before your departure. Your GP can provide advice on vaccinations. Stay proactive about your health preparations to ensure a safe and enjoyable travel experience.
Health Advice for United Kingdom
For the latest health advice and entry requirements for the United Kingdom, please visit the GOV.UK travel advice and NaTHNaC.
Further Travel Advice
For further advice please visit:
You might wish to take a small bottle of antibacterial hand gel with you for times when you're unable to wash your hands.
It’s a condition of booking that you obtain adequate travel insurance, from a reputable provider, to undertake the holiday, including UK trips chiefly due to the cancellation element of cover.
The policy must cover the period from the date of booking to the last day of your trip and should include, as a minimum, cover for: medical expenses, mountain rescue including helicopter rescue, death, repatriation, cancellation and curtailment and shall not have exclusion clauses limiting cover for the activities you will partake in on your trip, including altitudes reached in the holiday arrangement. It is your responsibility to check that your policy is adequate for the nature and destination of the holiday booked.
Once you have obtained your travel insurance, please provide us with the name of your travel insurer, the policy number and the insurer’s 24 hour emergency assistance number.
In the event that you fail to obtain suitable travel insurance we shall not be liable for any costs incurred or claims made against us due to your failure to comply with this term.
If travelling outside the UK you must carry proof of insurance with you and produce it if reasonably requested to do so by RWH Travel staff, tour leaders or suppliers. No refunds will be made should you be excluded from the walking programme through being uninsured or you being unable to demonstrate that you are insured.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office is your go-to for the latest info on security, local laws, and the nitty-gritty of passports and visas at www.gov.uk/travelaware. Make sure to take a quick peek at the current advice for your upcoming destination—it'll only take a few minutes.
When you're out and about, stay aware of your surroundings. Take smart precautions with your credit cards and passport, and maybe tone down the flashy accessories. Less is more, especially when it comes to carrying cash—just enough for the day will do. Consider using a money belt for that extra layer of security. Stay alert, stay safe, and make the most of your travels!
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