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SaveApprox 13 miles of fast, techy hills with a bit of everything.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: Conservation Reserve
Access Info:
Clock tower car park on West Malvern Rd
This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
11 trails
- E-Bike
9 trails
- Hike
11 trails
- Trail Running
11 trails
Region Details
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- 8
Region Status
Open as of Jul 9, 2026Stats
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- Trails (view details)
- 11
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 11
- Trails E-Bike
- 9
- Trails Hike
- 11
- Trails Trail Running
- 11
- Total Distance
- 5 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 2 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,276 ft
- Total Vertical
- 576 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,217 ft
- Reports
- 50
- Ridden Counter
- 1,046
Articles
Malverns Classic Returns in 2025 With New Sponsors & Headlining Musical Acts
Feb 26, 2025 from pinkbike.com
They don't call it a classic for nothing. All the good time details within.
Popular Malvern Hills Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 3.0 • 2,159 ft • 0 ft • 122 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 0.0 • 1,391 ft • 0 ft • 106 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions with a 0 ft blue climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 4,514 ft • 343 ft • 59 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 343 ft black diamond climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 3,235 ft • 161 ft • 55 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions with a 161 ft blue climb. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 2.0 • 1,047 ft • 0 ft • 51 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 45 ★ 3.0 • 2,136 ft • 23 ft • 29 •
Moderately popular green difficulty gravel path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions with a 23 ft blue climb. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 60 ★ 0.0 • 3,005 ft • 0 ft • 24 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 40 ★ 0.0 • 1,896 ft • 3 ft • 21 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldmine | Aug 23, 2025 @ 2:19pm Aug 23, 2025 | Dry | joeg885 | ||
| Beacon Gully | Aug 23, 2025 @ 2:18pm Aug 23, 2025 | Dry | joeg885 | ||
| Beacon Traverse | Aug 23, 2025 @ 2:17pm Aug 23, 2025 | Dry | joeg885 | ||
| North Hill Switchbacks | Aug 23, 2025 @ 2:16pm Aug 23, 2025 | Dry | joeg885 | ||
| Badger | Jun 15, 2023 @ 12:53pm Jun 15, 2023 | Dry | allan1727 | ||
| Beacon Road S | Dec 15, 2021 @ 10:18am Dec 15, 2021 | Ideal | Spike90 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCfSSU | wishlist | trail | activity #92662254 | Apr 15, 2026 @ 8:34am Apr 15, 2026 |
| badflaw | wishlist | trail | activity #89618343 | Feb 27, 2026 @ 3:54am Feb 27, 2026 |
| hdownes36 | wishlist | trail | activity #85755575 | Dec 19, 2025 @ 3:36pm Dec 19, 2025 |
| richardr33 | wishlist | trail | activity #82021519 | Oct 9, 2025 @ 12:48pm Oct 9, 2025 |
| richardr33 | ridden | trail | activity #82021517 | Oct 9, 2025 @ 12:48pm Oct 9, 2025 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut woods | 18.3 km | ||||
| Leckhampton Hill | 15 | 3 | 19.8 km | ||
| Flyup 417 Bike Park | 5 | 20.5 km | |||
| Forest of Dean | 4 | 28 | 2 | 22.7 km | |
| Kinver | 23.1 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 11 | 5 miles | 1,276 ft | 2 miles | 577 ft | #12,100 | #442 | 50 | 3,722 | |||
| E-Bike | 9 | 4 miles | 1,056 ft | 2 miles | 577 ft | #5,003 | #214 | 49 | 880 | |||
| Hike | 11 | 5 miles | 1,276 ft | 2 miles | 577 ft | #8,801 | #229 | 50 | 655 | |||
| Trail Running | 11 | 5 miles | 1,276 ft | 2 miles | 577 ft | #8,472 | #231 | 50 | 271 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Malvern Hills
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Malvern Hills?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Malvern Hills are:
- Sugarloaf ridge (3.7/5)
- Beacon Gully (3.6/5)
- Goldmine Zig Zags (3.5/5)
- Goldmine (0/5)
- North Hill Switchbacks (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Malvern Hills?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Malvern Hills are:
- February (7 activities)
- May (4 activities)
- July (4 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Malvern Hills?
Check the Malvern Hills trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in Malvern Hills?
The longest trail in Malvern Hills is North Hill Switchbacks at 1.4 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
Activities
- By deesta & contributors
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- #4218 - 17,518 views
- malvern hills activity log | embed map of Malvern Hills mountain bike trails |
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