Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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Malvern Hills National Landscape

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4.97 km

The Knapp & Papermill Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

The trail around the Knapp and Papermill starts in an apple orchard with old lichen-encrusted trees that attract nuthatches and green woodpeckers. In autumn and early winter visitors should keep …

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5.04 km

Steep Dirt Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A steep, rough climb at the end of a ride which will have you shifting your weight forwards to keep the front wheel on the ground and back to stop the wheel spinning.

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5.90 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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6.33 km

Sharp Climbs and Descents in Malvern Hills National Landscape

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climbing here , only for strong legs😊

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8.99 km

Hanging Bank Coppice

Forest

10.9 km

The Talbot, Knightwick

Highlight • Settlement

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 …

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14.6 km

Field Path with Hill View

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Following tracks across the fields before a climb up to the top of the hill. Fast, short downhill follows. This will be tough going when wet!

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20.2 km

Storridge Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Church is situated by the busy road.

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21.3 km

Tree-Lined Lane in Malvern Hills National Landscape

Highlight • Climb

Approaching from NorthEast->SouthWest it will be a killer climb

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23.7 km

Aileshurst Coppice

Forest

28.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.2 km

6.96 km

3.15 km

1.67 km

1.03 km

Surfaces

11.2 km

8.54 km

6.08 km

933 m

769 m

474 m

Elevation

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Saturday 25 April

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The Knapp & Papermill Nature Reserve

Steep Dirt Climb

St Mary Magdalene Church, Alfrick

Sharp Climbs and Descents in Malvern Hills National Landscape

The Talbot, Knightwick

Field Path with Hill View

Storridge Church

Tree-Lined Lane in Malvern Hills National Landscape

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