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Cycling volunteers improve visitor access

Friday 21 January 2022

Access has been improved on the Malvern Hills thanks to local mountain bikers. The volunteers cleared back overhanging vegetation and uncovered the original line of a bridleway on the lower slopes of the Worcestershire Beacon assisted by Malvern Hil…

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Refreshment tender now open

Tuesday 18 January 2022

Applications are now open for ice cream and refreshment concessions around the Malvern Hills from 1st April 2022. If you'd like to provide visitors to the Malvern Hills and Commons with refreshments then please download and fill in the below applica…

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Sign up to Stockwatch

Monday 17 January 2022

The sight of spring lambs may feel a little way off but the sheep on the Malvern Hills and Commons are in lamb. Please take extra care if you're visiting with your dog as pregnant ewes are more vulnerable and can abort their unborn lambs if chased by…

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Closed - North Quarry car park

Wednesday 05 January 2022

Car park has now reopened (updated 10:30am 5th Jan). North Quarry car park - closed. The car park will be closed this morning following reports of a leaning tree. Staff are in attendance and the car park is expected to reopen later this morni…

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British Camp toilets closed - 5th January

Tuesday 04 January 2022

Due to essential maintenance works, the toilets at British Camp will be closed all day tomorrow (5th January).  We apologise for any inconvenience caused whilst these works are underway.  The nearest alternative facilities can be found at the Wyche C…

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Christmas office opening and our winter newsletter

Wednesday 15 December 2021

Over the Christmas period the office will be closed to the public from 1pm on Wednesday 22nd December and will reopen at 9am on Tuesday 4th January 2022.  Car parking passes will not be processed during this time. If you have an urgent enquiry (incl…

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Missing - Balwen Sheep

Wednesday 15 December 2021

Missing - Three Balwen sheep from the Hills above West Malvern. They were last seen Monday 13th December. Please report any sightings to the Trust on 01684 892002 or info@malvernhills.org.uk An image has been included here of the Balwen sheep …

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Malverns on Countryfile

Tuesday 14 December 2021

Did you catch the Malverns on this week's Countryfile programme? The programme featured some fantastic views of the Malverns and the hillfort of British Camp was a focal point for the Countryfile presenters. We're proud to care for such a large par…

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How we care for woodland and trees

Sunday 05 December 2021

Throughout this week we’ve been celebrating National Tree Week by sharing some of our favourite trees from around the Malvern Hills and Commons. Around 30% of the land under the Trust’s care is native woodland and trees can also be found along the a…

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Grant success brings hedgerow benefits to Upper Colwall

Thursday 02 December 2021

This National Tree Week we've been busy planting new hedgerows on the lower slopes of the Malvern Hills. Wildlife, landscape and livestock are all set to benefit from new hedges being planted near to Upper Colwall this winter following a successful …

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