Easement Application - Chance Lane
Thursday 16 August 2018
Readers may be aware that we have received an application for an easement across land under our jurisdiction. Some questions have been raised about the application and so we wish to provide you with more information regarding the application and our…
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Opportunity to graze the Malvern Hills
Tuesday 07 August 2018
The iconic Malvern Hills and Commons have been shaped by livestock grazing over hundreds of years – now the Malvern Hills Trust are seeking experienced, enthusiastic graziers to take on this challenging role tending to sheep and cattle in a popular a…
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Repairs to be made to car parks
Monday 06 August 2018
This Friday work will be done to repair potholes in car parks around the Hills. On the 10th August, contractors will be repairing potholes in the following car parks: Old Hills, Beacon Road, Black Hill and the road to St Ann's Well. The car parks w…
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Access project returns to the Hills
Thursday 02 August 2018
A hugely successful access project will return to the Malvern Hills next week. On Tuesday 7th August, the Malvern Hills Access Partnership will be providing an opportunity for those with disabilities or limited mobility to reach the top of the Malve…
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New bracken management
Tuesday 31 July 2018
You may have seen evidence of our bracken management on the Hills - the stripy slopes! We're also controlling bracken in other ways. This week a professional contractor will be targeting two small areas of bracken with a herbicide spray. We have pu…
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New cycling trail to help visitors find their way
Wednesday 25 July 2018
A new signposted trail for mountain bikers has been installed to help cycling visitors find their way around the Malvern Hills. Starting at North Quarry car park the circular route follows bridleways and permissive paths on the Hills open to mountai…
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Sheep Safe dog training courses offered
Monday 16 July 2018
We are once again offering subsidised dog training courses for local dog owners who walk the Malvern Hills and Commons. The courses, led by dog behaviourist Sue Harper, are aimed at teaching dog owners how to keep control of their dogs around livesto…
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Land management results in 'stripy' Hills
Thursday 05 July 2018
Distinctive stripes on the slopes of the Malvern Hills can now be seen as this year's programme of bracken management begins. To weaken the dense stands of bracken, areas are rolled twice over the summer using a tractor twice which creates distincti…
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Fires and barbecues are prohibited on the Malvern Hills.
Thursday 05 July 2018
On Monday 2nd July a large fire occurred at West of England Quarry that required attendance from multiple fire crews from Malvern and surrounding areas. Having brought the fire under control, fire crews had to remain on site for a further 24 hours, …
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Visitors urged to take care as wildfire risk increases
Wednesday 04 July 2018
With the recent hot, dry weather, visitors to the Malvern Hills are being reminded to be aware of the risk of wildfires on the Hills and Common. This summer's high temperatures and low rainfall has resulted in the drying of the vegetation including …
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