Flower-rich hay meadow managed to enhance biodiversity
Thursday 30 August 2018
There are signs that summer is drawing to a close as Malvern Common's hay meadow is cut and collected. This week, a local farmer has mown and will be collecting flower-rich hay from Malvern Common's meadow. An annual hay cut, late in the summer se…
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Sheep killed by dog on Malvern Hills
Tuesday 28 August 2018
A sheep has been killed by a dog on the Malvern Hills. On Bank Holiday Monday a sheep was chased down the Hill, attacked and killed by a dog. This death brings the total number of sheep attacked by dogs on the Northern Hills (north of the Wyche Cut…
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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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