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The Talbot, Knightwick

The Talbot, Knightwick

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The Talbot, Knightwick

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Location: Knightwick, Malvern Hills, Worcestershire, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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Alex Foxfield

March 19, 2021

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Knightwick is a small and pretty village nestled below Ankerdine Hill and within a meander of the River Teme. It is a superb base for exploring this beautiful part of the country, with the Abberley Hills ridge and the Malverns on your doorstep and within easy driving distance of the Wye Valley AONB, the Shropshire Hills AONB, and the Cotswolds AONB.

In terms of accommodation, the Talbot is a 15th-century coaching inn that serves excellent food and has rooms, perfect after a long hike.

Clive G

August 24, 2025

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The Talbot is a particular favourite, they brew their own selection of excellent beers, and the food is superb too! It is also in a great location alongside the River Teme and below Ankerdine Hill. The little chapel in the photo above is actually the Knightwick Mortuary Chapel, and it is up a nearby hill, about 3/4 of a mile from the Talbot.

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Suckley Hills on the Worcestershire Way loop from Knightwick

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Embark on a moderate hike through the Suckley Hills on the Worcestershire Way loop from Knightwick, covering 9.9 miles (16.0 km) with an elevation gain of 901 feet (275 metres). This rewarding route typically takes around 4 hours and 24 minutes to complete, leading you through varied terrain including verdant woodlands, gently rolling hills, farmlands, and orchards. You will enjoy picturesque views across the Teme Valley and towards the distant Malvern Hills, experiencing a mix of footpaths and some steeper sections that can be slippery after rain.

Starting from the small and pretty village of Knightwick, you can easily access the trailhead. Consider hiking in spring or summer to witness the vibrant orchards and woodlands filled with bluebells and other flora, or visit in winter for expansive views when the trees are bare. After your hike, you might enjoy refreshments at The Talbot, a 15th-century coaching inn located conveniently in Knightwick.

This loop forms a popular section of the longer Worcestershire Way, a 31-mile (50 km) long-distance footpath. A key highlight is Blackhouse Wood Nature Reserve, an ancient semi-natural woodland known for rare large-leaved lime trees and diverse plant species like wood vetch and wild thyme. The Suckley Hills are nestled between the Abberley Hills and the Malvern Hills, offering a delightful and quiet part of Worcestershire to explore within the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

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