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Malvern Hills

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The Malvern Hills are in the English counties of Worcestershire, Herefordshire and a small area of northern Gloucestershire, dominating the surrounding countryside and the towns and villages of the di

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Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Best time of year
Year-round
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

The Malvern Hills are in the English counties of Worcestershire, Herefordshire and a small area of northern Gloucestershire, dominating the surrounding countryside and the towns and villages of the district of Malvern. The highest summit, known as the Worcestershire Beacon, affords a panorama of the Severn Valley, the hills of Herefordshire and the Welsh mountains, parts of thirteen counties, the Bristol Channel, and the cathedrals of Worcester, Gloucester and Hereford. They are known for their spring water – initially from holy wells, and later the spa town of Great Malvern, which led to the production of the modern bottled drinking water. The Malvern Hills have been designated as a biological and geological Site of Special Scientific Interest, and by Natural England as National Character Area 103 and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Management of the area is the responsibility of the Malvern Hills Trust.

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The Malvern Hills are in the English counties of Worcestershire, Herefordshire and a small area of northern Gloucestershire, dominating the surrounding countryside and the towns and villages of the district of Malvern. The highest summit, known as the Worcestershire Beacon, affords a panorama of the Severn Valley, the hills of Herefordshire and the Welsh mountains, parts of thirteen counties, the Bristol Channel, and the cathedrals of Worcester, Gloucester and Hereford. They are known for their spring water – initially from holy wells, and later the spa town of Great Malvern, which led to the production of the modern bottled drinking water. The Malvern Hills have been designated as a biological and geological Site of Special Scientific Interest, and by Natural England as National Character Area 103 and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Management of the area is the responsibility of the Malvern Hills Trust.

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Background

History

]] Flint axes, arrowheads, and flakes found in the area are attributed to early Bronze Age settlers, In 1884, the Malvern Hills Conservators were established through an Act of Parliament to preserve the natural aspect of the hills and protect them from encroachments. However, by this time large-scale quarrying had already begun. Quarry works were set in motion in the 1870s at Tank Quarry and at Little Malvern by Pyx Granite Company. The Hills Conservators lobbied parliament to pass an Act limiting the exploitation, and although a second Act was passed in 1924 its provisions were largely ineffective. Quarrying continued until 1966. The landscape itself was irrevocably changed; but there is…

Architecture

A famous historic Virginia Landmark, Malvern Hill was a house built in the 17th century by an English settler, Thomas Cocke, later the site of an American Civil War battle. Cocke named his home after Malvern Hills in England.

Description

A list of the hills in their order from north to south is shown below: {|class="wikitable sortable" ! Hill ! Elevation (ft) ! Elevation (m) |- | End Hill || 1,079 || 329 |- | Table Hill || 1,224 || 373 |- | North Hill || 1,303 || 397 |- | Sugarloaf Hill || 1,207 || 368 |- | Worcestershire Beacon || 1,395 || 425 |- | Summer Hill || 1,253 || 382 |- | Perseverance Hill || 1,066 || 325 |- | Jubilee Hill || 1,073 || 327 |- | Pinnacle Hill || 1,174 || 358 |- | Black Hill (north)|| 1,011 || 308 |- | Black Hill (south)|| 886 || 270 |- | Tinkers Hill || 700 || 213 |- | Herefordshire Beacon (British Camp) || 1,109 || 338 |- | Millennium Hill || 1,073 || 327 |- | Broad Down || 958 || 292 |- |…

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Coordinates
52.0833, -2.3333
County
Worcestershire
Parish
Malvern Wells
Postcode
WR14 4HA
Parliamentary constituency
West Worcestershire
Established
1959

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Malvern Hills?
Malvern Hills is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR14 4HA), in the parish of Malvern Wells.
When was Malvern Hills built?
Built or established in 1959.
How do I get to Malvern Hills?
Drivers can navigate to postcode WR14 4HA. It sits within the West Worcestershire parliamentary constituency.