Malvern Hills | 16km hike | Women only

Come and join us to hike over the Malvern Hills, which offer stunning views of the local area - it's possible to see for miles on a clear day! We'll summit a number of peaks including Jubilee Hill, Perseverence Hill and Worcestershire Beacon, before turning around at the conveniently named 'End Hill'. `We then head back via a lower (but still beautiful) route to avoid the early afternoon crowds.

It's quite a big day with a decent amount of ascent/descent, but this is spread over a number of smaller peaks, and we'll have lots of opportunities to take a break and enjoy the view.

Distance: 16km / 10 miles

Time: 5-6 hours

Elevation: 800 metres / 2600 feet

Grade: Moderate to Hard - due to the hills

Terrain: Grass and gravel paths

Who will be your guide?

For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Megan Endean (megan.endean and endean_mountaineering on Instagram), and I’m a Mountain Leader, based in the Midlands but I grew up in Devon. My hobby (obsession!?) with being outdoors started with my Bronze Duke of Edinburgh, and I’ve never looked back. I’m passionate about improving accessibility to the outdoors, and aim to provide a safe and welcoming environment to all. I look forward to meeting you!

Transport

We will meet at the British Camp Car Park HERE.

By Car: The car park pay and display, and costs £5.25 for the day. We encourage car sharing as much as possible.

By train/bus: Colwall train station is closest, and it's then possible to get a bit closer on the 675 bus, but there will still be a bit of a walk to the meeting point. I would recommend car sharing where possible.

Liftshare: It would be great to liftshare as much as possible, if you can offer someone a lift please either post in the Geneva app (for members) or in the Facebook group.

What to bring:

• Walking boots or sturdy shoes/trainers
• Lunch and snacks
• I always like to take a flask of tea, but that’s entirely optional
• Rucksack
• Water (I'd recommend 2 litres)
• Waterproofs if rain is forecast
• Sunhat/suncream if it's due to be sunny.

Terrain:

The majority of the walk is on grass paths and gravel tracks. It may be slightly muddy depending on the amount of rain in the days leading up to the walk.

Toilets:

There are free toilets at the beginning of the hike, with additional toilets about an hour into the walk, but apart from that you will have to embrace what we like to call a 'wild wee'! Luckily, the walk has a few hidden spots for this. If you need to go, just tell someone in the group and hang back for some privacy.

Consent Form:

If you are booked onto the hike please fill in one of these consent forms no later than the night before. You will not be allowed to partake in the hike unless you have filled out this form.

Safety:

I like to make these hikes as enjoyable as possible for everyone, so I keep a slow and steady pace. It's about taking in the views and being in nature, not about rushing to the finish line. Having said that, you are responsible for your own health and safety. If you are unsure as to whether you are fit to come on these hikes, please either consult your doctor or let me know your concerns - I'd be happy to chat through any worries before you sign up to the hike.

I am a fully qualified Mountain Leader and I am level 3 Outdoor First Aid trained so I will be on hand in case of an emergency. I am also a Mental Health First Aider.

Dogs:

Well behaved dogs are welcome on my hikes, but be aware that there are sometimes sheep in the area.

Refund Policy:

Refunds will only be given if the event is cancelled. If you can no longer attend you are more than welcome to sell your ticket to someone else but please let me know if you do so.

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This event is for over 18's only.