West Midlands
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The village of Colwall lies at the foot of the Malvern Hills and is surrounded by twenty-one peaks. This walk gives you a glimpse of an Iron Age fort, some breathtaking views of the Malvern Hills, a visit to a Saxon church and passes through some quaint Colwall villages famed for their cricket!
Where? Malvern Hills AONB
How long? 9 km / 5.5 miles
How hard? Easy / Moderate
Discover dramatic landslides, a Bronze Age settlement and a 3,000-year-old mine – in stunning hills formed under a tropical sea.
Where? Peak District National Park
How long? 5.5 km / 3.5 miles
How hard? Easy
Castle, river and ridge walking with spectacular views along the River Wye under the shadow of the famous Symonds Yat viewpoint and over Coppett Hill Ridge.
Where? Wye Valley AONB
How long? 9.2 km / 6 miles
How hard? Moderate
Climb the beautiful Ashbrook Valley and emerge on top of the heather clad Long Mynd, with panoramic views of the Shropshire Hills and beyond. The Portway, a 5,000 year old ridgeway leads you across the plateau before heading down into Carding Mill Valley and Church Stretton.
Where? Shropshire Hills AONB
How long? 10 km / 6 miles
How hard? Moderate
Key
Car free
You can do this walk easily using the bus or train
Dog friendly
But please keep dogs on leads near ground-nesting birds and livestock
Family friendly
But check the length of walks for young children
Easy access
For wheelchairs, pushchairs and people who find walking a challenge
Heritage
Historical buildings or remains
Picnics
Places for picnics but maybe not benches, so bring a rug to sit on
Coast
Moors and dales
Rivers and lakes
Summits and hills
Woods and forests
