Worcester

The Malvern Hills and surrounding countryside is rapidly becoming a popular location
for walking breaks.

It is not difficult to understand just why this is. The hills provide good walking
opportunities that appeal to all yet are less demanding than other locations like the
Brecon Beacons and the Lake District.

Malvern is ideally situated and easily accessible from many parts of the country. It is
just 8 miles from the M5 motorway and enjoys mainline train services. There is also a
good selection of accommodation to suit all tastes.

With a little planning, the 10 mile ridge walk is an excellent days walk providing fine
views.

But there is so much more to fill a weekend. There aremany more opportunities for
walkers. Malvern is the centre of a fine network of footpaths and bridleways.

We have compiled many walks that should appeal to all. Let us take you to the quiet
villages of Worcestershire and Herefordshire and find some of the hidden gems. Let
us show you the countryside that Elgar, and many others, came to love.

Walk with us on the paths that we have used for more years than perhaps we care to
remember.

If you, or your group, are considering a weekend - or a week - in Malvern we will be
pleased to discuss your plans with you and prepare your itinerary. We will be happy
to make the arrangements for your break and provide transport and a walks leader if
required.

A variation on an Elgar theme in Worcester and Malvern ''If it is
sunshiny just go round to the west end of the Cathedral, look over
the valley towards Malvern and bless my beloved country for me.''

So said Sir Edward Elgar in a letter to Sir Ivor Atkins in October
1914.

This two day walking break is a journey between Worcester and
Malvern exploring part of Elgar's beloved country and visit the
birthplace museum.

This one or two day short break provides an ideal introduction to The Monarchs
way. It also provides the opportunity to exploresome of the sites connected to
the Battle of Worcester and the escape of of Charles II in more detail. A day spent
in and around Worcester sets the scene for the great escape and visits the battle
site at Powick.