Malvern Hills Social Walks

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About us

Want to get out on the hills and meet friendly people in the Malvern area? Join us for a sociable walk.

Our walks typically finish at a coffee shop or pub (or we break part-way). We keep fit, chat with friends, and discover great cake (the odd lunch spot too)

All our hillwalks include several steep climbs and descents. While we walk at a steady pace and take breaks, please feel confident you’re fit enough to achieve this. Our weekend hillwalks tend to be around 5 miles long while our evening hillwalks are a little shorter (3+ miles). Occasionally, we put on an all-day walk too.

We welcome all ages. Most people are somewhere between mid-forties and early sixties, but we have regulars either side of this.

Please pay £2.50 per event (and pay via PayPal as you book). 100% goes towards the Meetup fee (around £400/year). Beyond that, we donate every penny to a nominated local charity.

Do join us soon. You’ll be glad you did.

Our terms and conditions

1. Please ensure you’re fit enough to complete a walk that includes several steep climbs. While we’re supportive of those getting fitter, if you’re persistently slow, we may suggest you join an easier walking group. It’s not personal, and this may be a better option for you too.

2. You’re responsible for your own safety when joining our walks. We’ll do our best to look after you though.

3. Please pay the walk fee as you book. We reserve the right to move non-payers to the wait list, which could mean you miss out if someone else jumps in and pays before you do.

4. Payment is only by PayPal.

5. If we cancel the walk, we’ll refund you. If you don’t turn up, we won’t. But your payment will go to charity.

6. We generally don’t accept dogs on our walks.

Upcoming events

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£6.50
Malvern Hills END-TO-END walk (11.5 miles)
Sun, May 17 · 9:00 AM BST
WR14 4LT, North Malvern Road, Malvern, GB
*If you want to join this walk you must have walked with us at least once before - there are plenty of walks to join before May 😊*

This is a FULL DAY walk. We start from Chase End and walk to End Hill - the entire length of the Malvern Hills. We'll also climb every peak (at least 17, depending on what you count), so expect several steep climbs.

The hills are officially 8.1 miles long. Given route twists and turns, we’ll walk a bit further than this (usually 11.5 miles).

You need a decent level of fitness to complete this full-day walk. We’ll progress at a good pace and have short breaks when necessary. If you’re unsure, please talk to us before booking.

Meeting at North Quarry Car Park at 9am prompt (£6 parking fee or find street parking), we'll take the necessary cars to Chase End (about 25 minutes' drive), leaving the rest at North Quarry.

From there, we'll walk back to North Quarry then collect the cars left at Chase End.

Bring a picnic and whatever you need for the day (waterproof, sun cream, drink, snacks). Sally's Place (cafe) is partway along, so we can grab provisions there as well (if the queue isn't too long). Toilets at British Camp and The Wyche.

Walking end-to-end takes logistical organisation, so please confirm your place by booking and paying BEFORE 17th April. We'll then plan car shares based on this number (and will ask some of you to volunteer your car).

Should you be reading this after 17th April and want to join, please message us to find out if there's space.

We're asking for a £6.50 contribution to attend this full-day walk. Please pay as you book. All proceeds go towards running the group on Meetup. Once recovered, we'll give everything to charity.

How to pay:

Please pay via PayPal using the following link: https://www.paypal.me/danwebb1. Select Friends and Family payment (it’s on the page where you choose your payment method), then we don’t get charged a commission. Please also put the event date as reference, then we know what you’re booking.

All proceeds go towards running the group on Meetup. Once recovered, we'll give everything to charity.

Things you need to know:

1. We’re very friendly. Come on your own and you’ll soon be chatting with others. And while we have many regular attendees, almost every walk includes first-timers too. We welcome single people, those whose partners don’t wish to walk, and couples.

2. Please arrive ahead of the start time. We typically wait for five minutes, but beyond that, we’ll start the walk.

3. Please pay when you book. We reserve the right to move you to the waiting list if you haven’t paid. And this may mean you miss out on your place if someone jumps in ahead of you.

4. As a rule, we don’t allow dogs on our walks. It’s just easier.

5. The Malvern Hills are… hilly. EVERY walk will include several steep climbs and descents, so you must have sufficient fitness to achieve this level of walking at a steady pace. While we’re not super-fast, and do stop for breaks, it’s frustrating for you and others if we keep having to wait for you. If you want more detail about a specific walk, please message us beforehand as we’re always happy to help.

6. We run this group voluntarily, just for fun. And we have a lot of it. While we aim to look after everyone, you are responsible for your own safety when walking with us.
12 attendees
£2.50
7 seats left
Evening hills walk and The Brewers Arms
Tue, May 19 · 6:45 PM BST
Dingle Car Park, Malvern, GB
Starting at the free Dingle car park (WR14 4BG) near The Brewers Arms pub (also roadside parking), we'll head up onto the hills before having a drink at the pub.

We're asking for a £2.50 contribution to attend this event. Please pay as you book. You’re welcome to bring a guest but please pay £2.50 for them too.

How to pay:

Please pay via PayPal using the following link:
https://www.paypal.me/danwebb1. Select Friends and Family payment (it’s on the page where you choose your payment method), then we don’t get charged a commission. Please also put the event date as your reference, then we know what you’re booking.

All proceeds go towards running the group on Meetup. Once recovered, we'll give everything to charity.

Things you need to know:

Things you need to know:
1. We’re very friendly. Come on your own and you’ll soon be chatting with others. While we have many regular walkers, most events include first-timers.

2. If you book an event then can’t go, please message us in “event chat”. Otherwise, we’ll all be waiting for you unnecessarily. We won’t refund your £2.50, but it will go to a worthy local charity.

3. We don't allow dogs on our walks. We have dogs ourselves, but not everyone’s keen. We tried a few “dogs welcome” walks and there was almost no take-up. So, for now, no dogs please.

4. The Malvern area is hilly, on and off the hills. You must decide whether you’re comfortable with the location of the event. If you’re looking to get fitter, we’ll support you, and we do stop for breaks when necessary. If you want more details about a specific event, please message Dan or Anna beforehand – we’re always happy to help.

5. We run this group voluntarily and informally. Just for fun. While we do our best to look after everyone, you’re responsible for your safety.
5 attendees
£2.50
8 seats left
Hills walk from Sugar Loaf cafe (and back for cake)
Sat, May 23 · 10:30 AM BST
WR14 4AY, West Malvern Road, Malvern, GB
The walk starts and finishes at the Sugar Loaf cafe (WR14 4AY). We'll head onto the hills and find a circular route.

Parking is on the streets close to the cafe and we'll meet outside the cafe on Westminster Bank.

We're asking for a £2.50 contribution to attend this event. Please pay as you book. You’re welcome to bring a guest but please pay £2.50 for them too.

How to pay:

Please pay via PayPal using the following link: https://www.paypal.me/danwebb1. Select Friends and Family payment (it’s on the page where you choose your payment method), then we don’t get charged a commission. Please also put the event date as your reference, then we know what you’re booking.

All proceeds go towards running the group on Meetup. Once recovered, we'll give everything to charity.

Things worth knowing

1. We’re very friendly. Come on your own and you’ll soon be chatting with others. And while we have many regular attendees, almost every walk includes first-timers too. We welcome single people, those whose partners don’t wish to walk, and couples.

2. Please arrive ahead of the start time. We typically wait for five minutes, but beyond that, we’ll start the walk.

3. Please pay when you book. We reserve the right to move you to the waiting list if you haven’t paid. And this may mean you miss out on your place if someone jumps in ahead of you.

4. As a rule, we don’t allow dogs on our walks. It’s just easier.

5. The Malvern Hills are… hilly. EVERY walk will include several steep climbs and descents, so you must have sufficient fitness to achieve this level of walking at a steady pace. While we’re not super-fast, and do stop for breaks, it’s frustrating for you and others if we keep having to wait for you. If you want more detail about a specific walk, please message us beforehand as we’re always happy to help.

6. We run this group voluntarily, just for fun. And we have a lot of it. While we aim to look after everyone, you are responsible for your own safety when walking with us.
4 attendees
£2.50
8 seats left
Malvern Hills walk from Great Malvern (then a town cafe)
Sun, May 31 · 11:00 AM BST
WR14 4RP, Wells Road, Malvern, GB
We'll meet at the Buzzard Sculpture in Rose Bank Gardens, Great Malvern, and head up onto the hills (to the top of Worcestershire Beacon) before returning for coffee and cake/lunch in a Malvern cafe.

Even though this starts from Malvern, it's a climb to the top.

Parking is in Great Malvern - car parks (near The Splash is good) or street parking. On a Sunday, much of the restricted street parking is open.

You'll find the Buzzard Sculpture in Rose Bank Gardens, next to the Mount Pleasant Hotel (Bellevue Terrace). WR14 4RP.

We're asking for a £2.50 contribution to attend this event. Please pay as you book. You’re welcome to bring a guest but please pay £2.50 for them too.

How to pay:
Please pay via PayPal as you sign up.

** Use the following link: https://www.paypal.me/danwebb1 **

Select Friends and Family payment (it’s on the page where you choose your payment method), then we don’t get charged commission. Please also add the event date as your reference, then we know what you’re booking.

All payments go towards running the group on Meetup. Once recovered, we give everything to charity.

Things worth knowing

1. We’re very friendly. Come on your own and you’ll soon be chatting with others. And while we have many regular attendees, almost every walk includes first-timers too. We welcome single people, those whose partners don’t wish to walk, and couples.

2. Please arrive ahead of the start time. We typically wait for five minutes, but beyond that, we’ll start the walk.

3. Please pay when you book. We reserve the right to move you to the waiting list if you haven’t paid. And this may mean you miss out on your place if someone jumps in ahead of you.

4. As a rule, we don’t allow dogs on our walks. It’s just easier.

5. The Malvern Hills are… hilly. EVERY walk will include several steep climbs and descents, so you must have sufficient fitness to achieve this level of walking at a steady pace. While we’re not super-fast, and do stop for breaks, it’s frustrating for you and others if we keep having to wait for you. If you want more detail about a specific walk, please message us beforehand as we’re always happy to help.

6. We run this group voluntarily, just for fun. And we have a lot of it. While we aim to look after everyone, you are responsible for your own safety when walking with us.
4 attendees