A recreational cycle ride or walk is always improved by a decent refreshment stop. Worth noting then that a number of new independent cafes have opened around the MalvernTrail area recently, despite the various restrictions we all had to respect.
We’ve visited all of the following and can vouch for them as good refuelling stops and friendly to both walkers and cyclists. They are likely to appreciate advance warning for visits by groups. Listed alphabetically – note that opening times may change, some updates below but check the area listings: west, north/east, south/east.
The Loose Box at Barton Court, just a little south west of Colwall village, WR13 6HN. Winter hours to 1st April: Wed-Sun 9.30am to 3pm. Interesting and tasty cakes, light lunches, range of teas etc. Check Facebook page for updates.
Orchard Coffee House, next to community shop and attached to Gorsley Baptist Church, HR9 7SE. Tue-Fri to 4.30pm, Sat to 4pm. A good range of cakes – tea loaf gets our vote. House Facebook page.
The Woodshed at Eastnor Deer Park, HR8 1RA – opposite the A road turn-off going to the school/church. Simple outdoor seating plus some under cover. Tea, coffee, cakes, ice cream, snacks. Card payments only, open daily 9.30am to 4pm, but check website or Deer Park Facebook in case of odd closures or changes.
The Pavillion, Colwall – The Stores House, Walwyn Road, WR13 6QT. Teas, coffees, cakes. Old venue, new management – but best to check opening hours at autumn 2022. On Facebook, phone 01684 541254.
Harvey’s @ St James’ Church in Welland. Hot drinks, cakes, light lunches, enjoyed the lemon polenta cake. Sadly not enough trade means this venture is closing, November 2022 (the village shop cafe closed a while back.)
And don’t forget the refreshment facilities at the community shops in Alfrick (north of the Malverns, good cakes) and Bromesberrow Heath (to the south, fewer locally made cakes).
See our geographic pages for more ideas: North and East of Malvern, South and East, West, or Malvern Hills area.