late next month to see a bunch of family history sites in Hereford and its surroundings where some of our English people joined the Church.

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I'm traveling from Charingworth House. We'll be crossing the Malvern Hills. What is our best bet for a route and stopping points to appreciate this place?

ChatGPT said:
From Charingworth, your best route to cross the Malvern Hills while appreciating their beauty is as follows:

Recommended Route & Stops
Charingworth to Great Malvern (Approx. 1.5 hrs via A44 & A449)

Take the A44 west through Broadway and Evesham, then follow the A4104 through Upton upon Severn to join the A449 into Great Malvern.

Stop: Great Malvern

Great Malvern Priory – A stunning medieval priory with 15th-century stained glass.

Malvern Hills viewpoint – Walk up to St. Ann’s Well for a classic Malvern spring experience. If you want a longer hike, climb to Worcestershire Beacon for panoramic views.

Crossing the Malvern Hills

Follow the B4232 (West Malvern Road), which offers the best driving views along the western escarpment of the hills.

Alternatively, if you want a more immersive stop, park at British Camp Car Park (on the A449) and take a short, steep hike up to British Camp (an Iron Age hillfort with breathtaking views).

Continue West to Herefordshire

Take the A449 down to Ledbury, a picturesque market town with timber-framed buildings.

From Ledbury, follow the A438 or smaller rural routes toward your destination (e.g., Bromyard or Leominster).

Summary
Best scenic drive: B4232 (West Malvern Road)

Best short hike: British Camp

Best historic stop: Great Malvern Priory

Best picturesque town en route: Ledbury

Would you prefer a more direct or more scenic detour on your way to your ancestral towns?