Cabins with fishing in Malvern Hills AONB

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A mosaic of green hills, woodlands, and lakes sweep the countryside in the Malvern Hills, which spans three counties. Exploring this AONB means getting back to nature. Hike across open hills, through fields of bluebells, or along shaded forest trails. More than 30 miles of bridleways provide options for cyclists and horseback riders, while campers can pitch their tent at quiet rural campsites or have fun glamping in the woods. Each season has a unique charm, so come in spring and summer to admire the wildflowers, or in autumn for colourful forest walks.

98% (239) 23 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in Malvern Hills AONB

Celtic Woodland Holidays

1. Celtic Woodland Holidays

99%
(139)
Maesmynis, Wales · 13 units · Tents, Glamping
An idyllic, wooded, Wye Valley escape, offering glamping pods, a treehouse and traditional woodland camping on levelled pitches
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Hideaway Hut, Camping cabin.

2. Hideaway Hut, Camping cabin.

99%
(85)
St Briavels, England · 4 units
Magical, secluded glamping in the Wye Valley, yards from the Offas Dyke trail
Pets
Showers
Campfires
Twitey's Camping & Glamping meadows

3. Twitey's Camping & Glamping meadows

100%
(94)
Wellesbourne, England · 41 units · Tents, Glamping
A family-friendly site with secluded, individual pitches hidden among the long grass and campfires permitted
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
Lodge on a Lake

4. Lodge on a Lake

98%
(33)
Cardiff, Wales · 2 units
Secluded lakeside lodges that show you needn’t travel far from Cardiff city to find countryside
Showers
Hot Tub
Wifi
Bechan Retreats

5. Bechan Retreats

100%
(2)
Powys, England · 4 units
Luxury glamping lodges with hot tubs and sprawling views across Mid Wales' Elan Valley.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
Cosy Couple's Log Cabins + Hot Tubs

6. Cosy Couple's Log Cabins + Hot Tubs

100%
(5)
Hereford, England · 3 units
A stylishly simple and secluded cabin for two in the Wye Valley
Pets
Showers
Campfires
Camp Cynrig Glamping Retreat Brecon

7. Camp Cynrig Glamping Retreat Brecon

100%
(1)
Brecon, Wales · 3 units
Riverside glamping in the Brecon Beacons with wild swimming, woodland walks and mountain hikes on the doorstep.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water

A mosaic of green hills, woodlands, and lakes sweep the countryside in the Malvern Hills, which spans three counties. Exploring this AONB means getting back to nature. Hike across open hills, through fields of bluebells, or along shaded forest trails. More than 30 miles of bridleways provide options for cyclists and horseback riders, while campers can pitch their tent at quiet rural campsites or have fun glamping in the woods. Each season has a unique charm, so come in spring and summer to admire the wildflowers, or in autumn for colourful forest walks.

98% (239) 23 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in Malvern Hills AONB

Celtic Woodland Holidays

1. Celtic Woodland Holidays

99%
(139)
Maesmynis, Wales · 13 units · Tents, Glamping
An idyllic, wooded, Wye Valley escape, offering glamping pods, a treehouse and traditional woodland camping on levelled pitches
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Hideaway Hut, Camping cabin.

2. Hideaway Hut, Camping cabin.

99%
(85)
St Briavels, England · 4 units
Magical, secluded glamping in the Wye Valley, yards from the Offas Dyke trail
Pets
Showers
Campfires
Twitey's Camping & Glamping meadows

3. Twitey's Camping & Glamping meadows

100%
(94)
Wellesbourne, England · 41 units · Tents, Glamping
A family-friendly site with secluded, individual pitches hidden among the long grass and campfires permitted
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
Lodge on a Lake

4. Lodge on a Lake

98%
(33)
Cardiff, Wales · 2 units
Secluded lakeside lodges that show you needn’t travel far from Cardiff city to find countryside
Showers
Hot Tub
Wifi
Bechan Retreats

5. Bechan Retreats

100%
(2)
Powys, England · 4 units
Luxury glamping lodges with hot tubs and sprawling views across Mid Wales' Elan Valley.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
Cosy Couple's Log Cabins + Hot Tubs

6. Cosy Couple's Log Cabins + Hot Tubs

100%
(5)
Hereford, England · 3 units
A stylishly simple and secluded cabin for two in the Wye Valley
Pets
Showers
Campfires
Camp Cynrig Glamping Retreat Brecon

7. Camp Cynrig Glamping Retreat Brecon

100%
(1)
Brecon, Wales · 3 units
Riverside glamping in the Brecon Beacons with wild swimming, woodland walks and mountain hikes on the doorstep.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water

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Where to go

North Malvern Hills

The northern hills are the place to escape the crowds. Follow the many Discovery Trails through rolling farmlands and orchards, take a walk in the Ravenshill Woodland Reserve, then adjourn to a country pub for a hearty lunch. Further south, the Knapp and Papermill Nature Reserve has tree-lined trails and picnic spots along Leigh Brook.

South Malvern Hills

The town of Great Malvern lies at the heart of the hills and leads the way to some of the region’s most popular hikes. Climb Worcestershire Beacon for a view from the hills’ highest point, explore the Iron Age hillfort at British Camp, then admire the mighty Georgian castle at Eastnor.  

Wye Valley

Southwest of the Malvern Hills, the Wye Valley AONB stretches over the border into Wales. Paddle down the Wye River on a canoe, enjoy dramatic hikes through forested gorges, or park your campervan at idyllic riverside camping grounds. There’s plenty for non-hikers to enjoy too, from the evocative ruins of Tintern Abbey to sampling the region’s famous cider. 

Cotswolds

Another AONB within day-trip distance of the Malvern Hills is the Cotswolds, England’s quintessential country getaway. This is the realm of gastropubs, luxury glamping, and artisan shopping, but don’t be put off by its high-flying reputation—there are also endless options for scenic hikes and leisurely bike rides. Give yourself plenty of time to enjoy a road trip along the winding country lanes, stopping off in chocolate box villages along the way.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field
Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

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