Wyche Cutting up Worcestershire Beacon: route map, distance and time
425 m · Welsh Borders S · OS grid SO768452
Worcestershire Beacon is the highest point of the Malvern Hills, a grassy summit with a toposcope above Great Malvern and a ridge walk along the range.
A broad ridge path heads north over the grassy tops to the toposcope.
Wyche Cutting at a glance
| Distance | 1.6 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 161 m |
| Time up | 0h 35m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 0h 55m, down the same way |
| Grade | Easy |
| Start | Wyche Cutting car park |
| Start grid reference | SO 769 437 |
| Summit grid reference | SO768452 |
Wyche Cutting map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
Near the start
- Wyche Inn0.1 km
- Railway Inn0.3 km
- Chase Inn0.7 km
- Cafe H2O0.2 km
- Cafe Morso1.7 km
- Public toilets0.1 km
- Public toilets1.8 km
- Public toilets1.8 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Wyche Cutting takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 0h 30m | 0h 45m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 0h 35m | 0h 55m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 0h 45m | 1h 5m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 07:39, sunset 18:09. Start by 16:14 to be down before dark, allowing 0h 55m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:41, sunset 18:07. Start by 16:12 to be down before dark, allowing 0h 55m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Worcestershire Beacon summit weather for this route
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Marginal Today Sunday 18 October
Light drizzle, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 25 mph gusting 31 mph, 20% chance of rain. Rated Marginal. Sunrise 07:39, sunset 18:09.
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Marginal Tomorrow Monday 19 October
Moderate rain, up to 11°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 26 mph gusting 33 mph, 90% chance of rain. Rated Marginal. Sunrise 07:41, sunset 18:07.
Best day of the next seven for Wyche Cutting: Sunday 18 October, with summit gusts around 31 mph and a 20% chance of rain.
Hour-by-hour Worcestershire Beacon forecast · 14-day forecast · Is it safe to climb Worcestershire Beacon?
What to take today
- An insulated jacket, hat and warm gloves: it feels like -1°C on top.
- A waterproof jacket. It can rain on the tops in any forecast.
- A windproof layer, and poles for balance in gusts to 31 mph.
- Map and compass, and the skills to use them. A phone is a backup, not a plan.
- A head torch, food, water, a charged phone and a small first aid kit.
About Worcestershire Beacon
Worcestershire Beacon is the highest point of the Malvern Hills, a grassy summit with a toposcope above Great Malvern and a ridge walk along the range. More about Worcestershire Beacon, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Marilyn, historic county top, county top.
Challenges that include Worcestershire Beacon
Other routes up Worcestershire Beacon
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Malvern via St Ann's Well | 1.5 km one way | 290 m | 0h 45m | Moderate |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at SO 769 437, the summit at SO768452), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Wyche Cutting: questions and answers
How far is Wyche Cutting?
Wyche Cutting is 1.6 km one way to the summit of Worcestershire Beacon, with 161 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 3.2 km.
How long does Wyche Cutting take?
About 0h 35m to the summit of Worcestershire Beacon and 0h 55m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 1h 5m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Wyche Cutting?
Wyche Cutting starts from Wyche Cutting car park. The grid reference is SO 769 437.
Is Wyche Cutting suitable for beginners?
Yes. Peakify grades it Easy: a fit beginner can walk it on a clear day. Take a map, warm layers and waterproofs all the same.
What time should I start Wyche Cutting today?
By 16:14 at the latest. Sunset on Worcestershire Beacon today is 18:09, Wyche Cutting takes about 0h 55m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Wyche Cutting?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).