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Colwall Stone Railway Station – Charlie Ballard Nature Reserve loop from Malvern Hills National Landscape

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West Midlands Region

Colwall Stone Railway Station – Charlie Ballard Nature Reserve loop from Malvern Hills National Landscape

Moderate

4

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Colwall Stone Railway Station – Charlie Ballard Nature Reserve loop from Malvern Hills National Landscape

02:37

9.67km

130m

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: August 18, 2026

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Malvern Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

248 m

The Chase Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

The Chase Inn is a small and cosy country pub serving up real ales and delicious food. The pub is open Monday to Friday between 12-3pm and 5-10/11pm, and Saturdays and Sundays between 12-11pm.

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2

1.67 km

Downs Light Railway

Highlight • Structure

The Downs Light Railway is the world's smallest, privately-owned miniature railway. It is owned by the Downs Light Railway Trust and is located on the grounds of The Downs Malvern private school. The trains run from March to September.

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3

5.30 km

St. James the Great Church, Colwall

Highlight • Religious Site

Doors open. Impressive woodworking on the ceiling beams, including one dated 1675.

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4

7.69 km

Colwall Stone Railway Station

Highlight • Structure

The Colwall Stone Railway once played an important role in the thriving fruit growing, harvesting and processing community that once dominatesd these areas.

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5

7.74 km

Charlie Ballard Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Lovely little nature reserve nestled just beyond the Colwall Railway Station. Small pond, adler woods and beyond a bog.

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B

9.67 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.05 km

1.44 km

936 m

729 m

528 m

Surfaces

6.06 km

1.38 km

1.15 km

729 m

342 m

< 100 m

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