Trust in talks and taking feedback seriously
Wednesday 18 September 2024
The Malvern Hills Trust protects and manages the iconic Malvern Hills and Commons on behalf of the nation. Our work keeps this diverse landscape open to all and conserves its rich cultural and natural heritage. Since our eight-week public consultati…
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Road closure - Castlemorton Common
Thursday 12 September 2024
Please be aware that, with Highways permission, Cheltenham Motor Club will be holding an on-road car rally event stage through part of Castlemorton Common on 14th September. Please be prepared for crowds, noise and a road closure. Further details an…
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We're recruiting!
Wednesday 11 September 2024
Two opportunities have arisen to join our team in caring for the iconic Malvern Hills and Commons landscape. Community and Conservation Officer We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to help deliver our Land Management Plan to the benefit of lan…
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What's happening to the Horse chestnuts
Tuesday 10 September 2024
With a chill in the air, it certainly feels like autumn. As the seasons change, the colours of the leaves in our broadleaf trees change too. Although we expect leaves to go brown, you may have noticed that some of the Horse chestnut trees around Ma…
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Event - Castlemorton Common
Wednesday 04 September 2024
Please be aware that, with Highways permission, Cheltenham Motor Club will be holding an on-road car rally event stage through part of Castlemorton Common on 14th September. Please be prepared for crowds, noise and a road closure. Further details …
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Stay Safe - Stay out of Gullet Quarry
Friday 30 August 2024
Malvern Hills Trust is reminding visitors of the dangers of swimming in Gullet Quarry following damage to safety fencing. Sections of safety fencing have been repaired this week by Trust wardens to ensure it is secure ahead of the last summer holida…
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Alice Betteridge Path reopens
Thursday 29 August 2024
The Alice Betteridge Walk has reopened. The path had been closed due to a large fallen tree from a neighbouring property but is now clear and open for visitors. Why not explore the Alice Betteridge Walk from North Quarry car park to Happy Valley an…
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Trust urges visitors to leave no trace this Bank Holiday weekend
Friday 23 August 2024
The charity caring for the Malvern Hills and Commons is urging visitors leave no trace this weekend. Beck Baker, Community and Conservation Officer, said ‘We are expecting lots of to the Malvern Hills and Commons over the Bank Holiday and we ask peo…
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Local company to host a fundraising event for ash dieback response
Friday 23 August 2024
A local company is fundraising for the Trust's Ash Dieback Fund this Bank Holiday. Francis of Malvern is hosting a charity fun day event on Monday 26th August with proceeds going to support the management of local woodlands. The event will be held …
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The story of a black poplar - the practice of pollarding
Thursday 22 August 2024
Background of Black Poplars The rare native black poplar tree Populus nigra betulifolia can be found around the commons of Malvern. Some years ago, a national survey of these black poplars was done and only around 5,000 were found in the UK. To hal…
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