Suckley Hills – Blackhouse Wood Nature Reserve loop from Suckley

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Suckley Hills – Blackhouse Wood Nature Reserve loop from Suckley

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Suckley Hills – Blackhouse Wood Nature Reserve loop from Suckley

02:30

8.95km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Malvern Hills National Landscape

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379 m

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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1.12 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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1.64 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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1.68 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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2.31 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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3.14 km

Crews Hill Wood Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

5.72 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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6.70 km

Big Meadow

Highlight • Forest

Big Meadow is a hay meadow with flowers such as knapweed, ox-eye daisy and yellow rattle together with a scattering of green-winged and common spotted orchids. Papermill Meadow is an …

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6.90 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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8.95 km

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