A chance to enjoy the natural and cultural delights of the countryside and towns on and around the Malvern Hills, easily accessible in the Heart of England and also in reach of Welsh border country.
MalvernTrail information pages should be mobile friendly, but there may still be some links to old website pages – please use the navigation bar or the back button if you hit these. Some of the photo albums are in the old style.
The events listings are for locals and visitors alike; news items appear here sporadically. See below for the latest. MalvernTrail welcomes suggestions for additions or amendments.
Old photo albums
Ones in updated format are in the main menu, under Malvern Hills.
- Butterflies.
- PhotoJournal.
- Full album list plus other special interest pages.
News
Go wild with new cycling guide for the Malverns
A new map and guide for cyclists (and walkers) who want to make the best of the Malvern Hills has been produced by the organisation which manages most of the land.
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Time for tea at Elgar’s birthplace, if you can park the bike?
Elgar’s Birthplace has re-opened today (1st Sept.) as a National Trust attraction. Reports on whether it is a suitable cycling refreshment stop welcome.
As they note, Elgar was a keen cyclist – the old museum did have a cycling map of his on display at one point. So doubly sad that the cycle racks didn’t quite make it for opening day. See this tweet from @NTTheFirs.
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Events
Recently added
World in a day music festival
Bulding on the success of the Blues at the Fold festivals, a more rootsy and eclectic version.
Malvern Festival of Cycling
An afternoon/evening of cycling related activities for all the family.
Stands include Halfords, Dirt Works (new local mountain bike shop), Tricycle Association Midland, clothing from Beers Burgers Bikes.
Local beer, cider, wine etc. from Malvern Cellar, food by the Cube Garden Cafe and the Pork Peddler.
