DISCOVERY WALKS - Malvern Hills

MALVERN WALKING FESTIVAL 2013
Register on-line at www.malvern-hills.info or to phone register please contact the TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE on 01684 892289
THIS IS OUR 2013 FLAGSHIP EVENT
A brand new 63 mile EXPLORE TRAIL
From the Black Mountains to the Malvern Hills,
Visiting and exploring features of interest en route
Walked in 6 Stages. Bookings for full walk only!
Day 1. 25th May - Pandy to Grosmont 11m
Day 2. 26th May - Grosmont to Rockfield 11m
Day 3. 27th May - Monmouth to Symonds Yat 9m
28th May - A free day to rest or join other walks
Day 4. 29th May - Symonds Yat to Ross on Wye 11m
Day 5. 30th May - Ross on Wye to Much Marcle 11m
Day 6. 31st May - Gate-House Chase End to Malvern 10m
Walk Leader: Bob Baldwin Grade: Energetic
Start each day: 9 am - Est. finish: 6 pm
Meet each day: Link Top Free CP SO774470
Transport laid on** each day. (WR141PD*)
Cost for full 6 days (Booking & Transport) £75
or fuller details see our Web site.
Saturday 25th May Walk Number MWF11
Malvern Hills END to END and BACK
Meet: 8 am for 8.30 start - Est. finish: 5 pm
Distance: 18 miles
Meet: Henry’s Café, Church Street SO77554596
Grade: VERY STRENUOUS (WR14 2AA*)
Grade extra: STRONG PACE - NOT FOR SOFTIES!!!
Walk Leader: Mike Smart http://www.mountain-bear.co.uk
Bring refreshments
A certificate for all who complete this walk.
Saturday 25 May Walk Number MWF12
Magical Mystery Tour
Start: 10 am Est. finish: 3 pm
Distance: 9 miles circular
Meet: Hollybush Free Car Park SO758368
Grade: Moderate (HR8 1ES*)
Number of steepish climbs
Walks Leader: David Hawkins Leadon Vale Ramblers
Saturday 25 May Walk Number MWF13
Circular walk to Colwall
Start: 2 pm Est. finish: 6 pm
Distance: 5 miles approx Continued in next Column:
Meet: Grass verge by Moat Farm SO746446
Grade: Moderate (WR13 5PF*)
Through farms and across farmland
Walk Leader: Josephine Daw Malvern Hills Footpath Soc
Saturday 25 May Walk Number MWF14
Wildwoods & Hillforts: Language of the Landscape
Start: 6.30 pm Est finish: 9.30 pm
Meet: Berrow Down CP (£3) SO766381
Grade: Moderate (WR13 6BX*)
Short steep sections, but a stroll - not a march!
Walks Leader: Carly Tinkler Landscape Architect
Sunday 26 May Walk Number MWF21
Hills North of Malvern , towards Teme Valley & Geopark Way
Start: 9.30 am Est. finish: 5.30 pm
Distance: 18 miles
Meet: Gt Malvern TIC SO775459
Grade: Strenuous (WR14 2AA*)
Walks Leader: Brian Pitts Ramblers Association & LDWA
Bring Sandwiches
Sunday 26 May Walk Number MWF22
TEDDY BEARS PICNIC - Family Walk for children of all
ages, from very young to just young at heart.
Start: 10 am Est. finish: 2.30 pm
Distance: about 1 mile Booking Fee £3 per family
Meet: Malvern TIC SO77554596
Grade: Easy, a slow easy walk (WR14 2AA*)
Walk Leader: Mike Smart http://www.mountain-bear.co.uk
BRING YOUR TEDDY BEAR & PICNIC - All children
under 16 must be accompanied by parents or guardians.
Sunday 26th May Walk Number MWF23
Mathon's Valleys and Hills
Start: 2 pm Est. finish: 5 pm
Distance: 5 to 6 miles
Meet: Mathon Parish Hall SO74245311
Grade: Energetic (WR13 5NY*)
Walks Leader: David Armitage
History, natural history, geology & the gossip of this ancient
village of Mathon. Dogs Welcome
Sunday 26th May Walk Number MWF24
Easy walking in the Welland area.
Start: 6 pm Est. finish: 8 pm
Distance: 4 to 5 miles
Meet: The village hall SO796400
Grade: Easy but some stiles (WR13 6LA*)
Walks Leader: Ann Brookes Local Footpath Warden
Easy walk over the common and out to Eight Oaks. Returning
over footpaths with excellent views.
Monday 27th May Walk Number MWF31
Worcestershire Way in a Day
Start: 7 am Est. finish: 9.30 pm
Distance: 31 miles
Meet: Elgar statue, Church Street, Malvern SO775459
Grade: Strenuous - VERY, VERY HARD (WR14 2AA*)
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND - This walk is a very
demanding, very long distance following the beautiful
undulating Worcestershire Way, starting at Bewdley.
Walks Leaders: David Hawkins Leadon Vale Ramblers
Mike Smart www.mountain-bear.co.uk
Transport laid on** to Bewdley: £11 Inc. booking
Refreshment stop, bring sandwiches & drink
A memento for all who complete this walk.
Monday 27 May Walk Number MWF32
Beautiful Bromyard
Start: 10 am Est. finish: 4 pm
Distance: 13 miles
Meet: The Square, Bromyard. (See web-site for more details)
Park in the town, eg Conquest Theatre CP SO655546
Grade: Energetic (HR7 4LL*)
500 m of ascent but nothing too severe!
Walks Leader: Tom Fisher
Climb on to Bromyard Downs, enjoy spectacular views, on to
Bringsty Common. Head through borders of Herefordshire and
Worcestershire to Frome Valley & Herefordshire Trail.
Monday 27 May Walk Number MWF33
Malvern's Artistic Connections
Start: 2 pm Est. finish: 5 pm
Distance: 4.5 miles
Meet: Elgar Statue, Great Malvern SO77524594
Grade: Moderate (WR14 2AA*)
Some rough ground, steps and steep slopes.
Walks Leader: Peter Smith Autumn in Malvern Festival Director
Talking about some of Malvern's notable artistic connections
Bring refreshments
Monday 27 May Walk Number MWF34
Historic Malvern
Start: 6 pm Est. finish: 8.30 pm
Distance: 2 miles
Meet: TIC Gt Malvern SO775459
Grade: Easy Mainly footpaths (WR14 2AA*)
Walks Leader: Dr John Harcup
A walk around Historic Malvern, taking in the Water Cure, famous
visitors, musical associations & Treasures of Malvern Priory.