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Over 105 Years Experience
Committed to Sustainable Tourism
5 Days
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From Only £789.00
Based in Great Malvern, an elegant spa town nestled beneath its namesake hills and famed for its priory church and Morgan cars, you’ll enjoy scenic walks through the Malvern Hills and a fascinating visit to Worcester.
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After our morning departures, we travel to Great Malvern and settle into our hotel. This evening, you'll be welcomed by your tour leader before meeting your fellow walking companions over dinner and looking ahead to the days to come.
We begin with a Blue Badge Guide meeting us at the hotel for a guided walk around Great Malvern. A highlight is the impressive Priory Church, which dates back to 1085 and was famously saved during the Reformation when local people bought it from Henry VIII for £20. After lunch, we stretch our legs with a walk into the Malvern Hills, where far-reaching views open out across the Heart of England. Our circular route takes in North Hill before sweeping beneath Worcestershire Beacon, the highest point of the Malvern Hills at 425 metres (paths are generally good underfoot). Malvern is also home to Morgan cars, and those interested may wish to pre-book a tour of the factory independently (entrance not included) (2 hours/3.5 miles total walking, 280 metres total ascent/descent).
This morning, we take the short train journey into Worcester, where our Blue Badge Guide leads a walking tour of this attractive and historic city. The centrepiece is Worcester Cathedral, set at the heart of the city (donation to the cathedral included). After lunch, there is time to explore further, perhaps visiting the excellent Museum of Royal Worcester or other city sights. In the afternoon, we plan to walk along the River Severn to Diglis Basin, known for its impressive riverside setting, before crossing the river and returning via Worcestershire County Cricket Ground. If river levels make this unsuitable, we will instead follow the Worcester and Birmingham Canal. Another notable landmark on the route is The Commandery, once Royalist headquarters during the Battle of Worcester (2 hours/3.5 miles total walking, 25 metres total ascent/descent).
Today is dedicated to exploring the local countryside on foot. We begin with a short stroll to Malvern railway station, then take the train west to Colwall, the next station along the line. From here, we follow a classic walking route heading generally north back towards Great Malvern. The Malvern Hills provide superb views throughout the day, especially from Worcestershire Beacon, the high point of the walk. Our route allows us to return directly to the hotel on foot (4 hours/5.5 miles total walking, 300 metres total ascent/descent).
After breakfast, we begin our journey home.
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Set in the heart of Great Malvern at the foot of the Malvern Hills, this elegant 4-star hotel is adjacent to Great Malvern Priory and just a short walk from Malvern Theatres. The hotel features a restaurant serving seasonal cuisine, a lounge bar and landscaped gardens, while many rooms offer views across the Vale of Evesham or the Malvern Hills. Its central location makes it an ideal base for exploring Worcestershire’s countryside and local attractions.
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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alfreton | Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT |
| Arnold | High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE |
| Beeston | Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA |
| Bulwell | Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE |
| Chesterfield | Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH |
| Derby | Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY |
| Heanor | Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG |
| Ilkeston | Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF |
| Leicester | St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG |
| Leicester Fosse Park | Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL |
| Long Eaton | The Green, Outside The Butchers, Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ |
| Loughborough | Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE |
| Lutterworth | George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG |
| Mansfield | Fire Station Bus Stop, Rosemary Street Mansfield, NG19 6AA |
| Nottingham | Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE |
| Ripley | Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ |
| Rotherham | Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB |
| Sheffield | Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG |
| Toton | Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA |
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