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Suckley Hills – Blackhouse Wood Nature Reserve loop from Malvern Hills

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Suckley Hills – Blackhouse Wood Nature Reserve loop from Malvern Hills

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Suckley Hills – Blackhouse Wood Nature Reserve loop from Malvern Hills

03:27

12.6km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Malvern Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.04 km

Leigh Brook

Highlight • Trail

The Leigh Brook has cut a winding valley with steep woodlands and rich meadows. Look for grey wagtails and dippers on the brook and, during the winter months, listen for …

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3.83 km

Leigh Brook

Highlight • River

The Leigh Brook (pronounced Lie locally), is a fine small river that drains the hills just to the north of the Malverns and flows down to meet the Teme to the west of Worcester.

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4.57 km

Suckley Hills Forest Path, Worcestershire Way

Highlight • Forest

The walk along the ridge under the trees is a delightful stretch of the way. I often use this for shorter dog walks too.

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5.09 km

Suckley Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

Between the Abberley Hills to the north and the Malvern Hills to the south are the gently rolling, wooded Suckley Hills, which rise above the village of the same name. …

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5.12 km

On the Ridge

Highlight • Trail

The highest point on the ridge of Hallhouse Coppice also lets the light in through the trees. This is on the Worcestershire Way. The Bluebells are just coming out.

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5.76 km

Blackhouse Wood Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Cloaked across part of the Suckley Hills, Blackhouse Wood Nature Reserve is a rich and ancient semi-natural woodland. The green heart-shaped leaves of the lime tree are a welcome sight; …

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6.59 km

Crews Hill Wood Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

11.3 km

St Mary Magdalene Church, Alfrick

Highlight • Religious Site

Church of St Mary Magdalene in centre of Alfrick village. Thought to date back to Alfred's time in 800s the present church was likely built in 1300s. Some lovely stonework …

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11.7 km

The sunken lane cuts through Triassic aged rocks of varying grain size, deposited in the Worcester Basin some 220 million years ago. The rock types seen are fine grained siltstones, course sandstones and conglomerates containing large pebbles.

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12.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.96 km

3.34 km

1.32 km

950 m

Surfaces

3.83 km

3.18 km

3.00 km

1.06 km

1.00 km

265 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Friday 7 August

27°C

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Suckley Hills – Blackhouse Wood Nature Reserve loop from Malvern Hills

Leigh Brook

Leigh Brook

Suckley Hills Forest Path, Worcestershire Way

Suckley Hills

On the Ridge

Blackhouse Wood Nature Reserve

St Mary Magdalene Church, Alfrick

Sunken Lane

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