Gullet Quarry Walk

2.1 miles (3.3 km)

This circular walk explores the area around Gullet Quarry in the Malvern Hills of Herefordshire.
The walk runs for just over 2 miles, starting at the car park on the south eastern side of the quarry. From here you can pick up various footpaths around the site.
There are some moderate climbs with some fine views over the quarry and the pretty lake.
The walk offers dramatic scenery shaped by both natural geology and industrial history. The quarry is filled with deep, clear water and surrounded by steep, exposed rock faces. It was once an active quarry extracting igneous and metamorphic rocks such as granite, schist, and gneiss. Today, the site is geologically significant and showcases some of the oldest rocks in the region.
Public access is permitted around the perimeter of the quarry, though entry into the water is strictly prohibited due to the risk of cold-water shock and unstable rockfalls. The site is fenced, and safety signage is in place to discourage swimming and climbing.
Paths near the quarry pass through woodland and rise to the ridges of Swinyard Hill and Midsummer Hill, offering wide views across the surrounding landscape. Walkers often include Gullet Quarry as a scenic stop on circular routes from areas like Hollybed Common or British Camp. These routes typically include wooded slopes, open hilltops, and varied terrain.
Interpretive signs along the way explain the area's geology and the types of rock visible in the quarry walls. Walkers describe the experience as a blend of moderate climbs, peaceful woodland, and striking quarry views, with the quarry serving as a dramatic mid-point landmark.
You can continue your walking in the area by exploring the nearby Castlemorton Common.