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Southern Malverns Rollercoaster (A)

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Overview

From the start near Hollybush we make the steep climb to the summit of Ragged Stone Hill before heading to Chase End Hill. We then head northwards to climb Midsummer Hill arriving there more than a month early for it to live up to its name. We continue northwards to eventually reach Herefordshire Beacon. After lunch we have a section of relatively gentle walking at lower level. Inevitably we soon start climbing again to teach the ridge where we visit all the tops on our return to the lunch stop. We return to the cars by an undulating route which is less strenuous to  what has preceded it.  The total ascent is in the region of 3,000 feet.

Sunday, 18 May 2025
Meeting time:
7:55 am
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
6:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
20.9km / 13.0mi
Ascent:
914.4m / 3000ft
Type:
circular

OS Maps used: Explorer 190. NB finish time is approximate

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 58018 73587
Nearest postcode:
BS8 1TZ
what3words:
brands.ritual.lands
Meeting time:
7:55 am

Meet at Priory Road, BS8 for lift sharing

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 76183 38515
Nearest postcode:
WR13 6LQ
what3words:
discloses.hairspray.object
Start time:
9:00 am

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