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West Midlands Region

Cafe H2O – Fossil Bank Viewpoint loop from Malvern Hills National Landscape

Running trails & routes

West Midlands Region

Cafe H2O – Fossil Bank Viewpoint loop from Malvern Hills National Landscape

Moderate

105

runners

Cafe H2O – Fossil Bank Viewpoint loop from Malvern Hills National Landscape

01:00

8.20km

150m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 12, 2026

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Malvern Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

149 m

The Wych Inn

Highlight • Pub

The Wych Inn is a great place to stop for a drink. Quench your thirst in the summer or get in from the cold in the winter.

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2

162 m

Wyche Cutting Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Long slow climb with beautiful views, turn right at the top to cycling around the side rather than descend

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3

252 m

Old Wyche Road Climb

Highlight • Climb

This is more of a challenge for cyclists than hikers, one of the steepest roads in the country!

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4

1.83 km

Holywell Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

Holywell Spring in Malvern Wells, England, has a rich history dating back to the 12th century, renowned for its supposed healing properties. Pilgrims and visitors sought its pure waters, contributing …

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5

4.70 km

Sir Barry Vincent Jackson Memorial Plaque

Highlight • Monument

Sir Barry Vincent Jackson (6 September 1879 – 3 April 1961) was an English theatre director, entrepreneur and the founder of the Birmingham Repertory Theatre and, alongside George Bernard Shaw, …

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6

8.03 km

Cafe H2O

Highlight • Rest Area

Very kind and helpful staff, free parking and free charging for EVs. Breakfast, lunch, coffee/cake in good quality with fair prices.

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7

8.18 km

Bench With a View of Malvern Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

Close to the H2O Café. Public toilets here too! Sometimes an ice-cream van 👍🏻

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8

8.20 km

Fossil Bank Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view and perfect place for a break. There’s a bench and a public toilet across the road behind the bus shelter.

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B

8.20 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.94 km

1.88 km

403 m

398 m

384 m

198 m

Surfaces

4.40 km

2.75 km

403 m

397 m

255 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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