British Camp and the Herefordshire Beacon
The great Iron Age hillfort at the southern end of the Malverns, with Wales to the west.
- Distance
- 4.8 km
- Ascent
- 260 m
- Time
- 1.5–2 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 338 m
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About this walk
British Camp and the Herefordshire Beacon is a moderate 4.8 km circular walk with 260 m of ascent, taking 1.5 to 2 hours. It starts at British Camp car park (grid reference SO 763 403).
British Camp is an Iron Age hillfort whose terraced ramparts sculpt the whole top of the Herefordshire Beacon. From the car park on the pass, a surfaced path climbs to the summit, then the walk follows the ridge south to Clutter's Cave and returns below the ramparts.
The view runs west over Herefordshire to the Black Mountains and east across the Severn to the Cotswolds.
Route
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1
The fort
Climb to the summit through the ramparts.
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2
The ridge
Continue south along the ridge to Clutter's Cave and return.
Summit
Herefordshire Beacon (British Camp)
338 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does British Camp and the Herefordshire Beacon take?
- Most walkers take 1.5–2 hours for the 4.8 km route, which has 260 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at British Camp car park (grid reference SO 763 403). Pay car park on the A449 at the Malvern Hills Hotel.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses from Great Malvern and Ledbury stop at British Camp. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Surfaced and grassy hill paths, steep in places.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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