Cathedrals · West Midlands
Malvern Hills
In or near Malvern Wells.
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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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Colwall · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Malvern Hills, the nearest railway station is Colwall, located 1.6 km away. The postcode for navigation is WR14 4HA. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
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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Official information
The Malvern Hills are a scenic area managed by the Malvern Hills Trust, offering a diverse landscape for outdoor activities. Visitors can enjoy walking, cycling, and horse riding while exploring the rich cultural and natural heritage of the region.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The Malvern Hills SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Malvern Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
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.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
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 |- |…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.0833, -2.3333
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Malvern Hills
- Parish
- Malvern Wells
- Postcode
- WR14 4HA
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Worcestershire
- Established
- 1959
- Nearest railway station
- Colwall — 1.6 km
- Official site
- www.malvernhills.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Malvern Hills (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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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.
- What is Malvern Hills?
- 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
- How do I get to Malvern Hills?
- The nearest railway station is Colwall, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode WR14 4HA.
- When was Malvern Hills built?
- Built or established in 1959.
- Is Malvern Hills a protected site?
- Yes — Malvern Hills is part of the The Malvern Hills SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Malvern Hills?
- The nearest railway station is Colwall, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WR14 4HA.