Archives: Routes

We completed this run on the 13th September 2020. Organised by Jess Depper. The run starts from the Swan at Newland. Heads off for a big 10 mile loop of Malvern (There is one very small section without path between three counties and Poolbrook please keep to the verge and Read more

This starts at Suckley Church and then heads north along tracks and across fields before a steep climb up onto Round Hill (Good views of Malverns and Worcester). Then follows the Worcestershire Way along the ridge, down into a hidden valley and up onto the Suckley Hills before dropping down Read more

A popular local event, on quiet roads which are closed on race day and with a there-and-back stretch about 4.3 km in, to make the distance. This was the route in May 2015. Read more

Starting from the Swan Inn, a mixed flattish circuit requiring a bit of care on the roads but with quiet tracks as well. Recorded July 2015. Read more

Long uphill first half of a 6.8 km road race route, then a gentle descent. Recorded July 2015. Read more

A gentle route grabbing such contours as there are for a circular jog around the hills, starting northwards from the British Camp carpark. Recorded in July 2016. Read more

Mostly tracks and country lanes. A flat route, starting from the Swan. Ran this in July 2016 in a group led by Carl Flint, who pointed out the remains of Hanley Castle, about 4.3 km along, at the SE corner of the route. Read more

Starting from the Old Bush at Callow End, this is a mix of quiet-ish minor roads and good tracks. A flat route and good views of the Malvern Hills. Variations are possible, eg making a longer and more circular route by going a little further south at Madresfield and following Read more

As on 12th Oct 2019. 10.8 km. 454 m Elev Gain 452 m Elev Loss 166 m Min Elev 406 m Max Elev Read more

A road route along the eastern edge of the hills and wiggling through the town. 10.4 km. 159 m Elev Gain 163 m Elev Loss 50 m Min Elev 178 m Max Elev Read more

Hanley Swan/Three Counties loop: A beautifully tranquil run on flatter side of the Hills, starting at Hanley Swan this route picks-up the footpaths via Upper Welland before passing the Three Counties Showground. It includes an enjoyable section on the old railway line outside Poolbrook. Read more

A classic flowing route on the lower contours of the Hills, this gently rolling circuit starts and finishes at British Camp and runs via the Wyche. It’s short on any big climbs, but packed with engaging paths and satisfying views. Read more