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Malvern Hills
Hills in central England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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 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.[1]
Malvern Hills | |
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![]() Malvern Hills, looking northwest. Upper Welland is visible in the foreground. | |
![]() Location of the Malvern Hills AONB in the UK | |
Location | England |
Coordinates | 52°05′N 2°20′W |
Length | 13 km (8.1 mi) |
Area | 12 km2 (4.6 sq mi) |
Elevation | 425 metres (1,394 ft) |
Established | 1959 |
Governing body | Malvern Hills Conservators Malvern Hills AONB Partnership |
Website | www.malvernhills.org.uk, www.malvernhillsaonb.org.uk |
Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
Location | Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire |
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Grid reference | SO766472 to SO758350 |
Interest | Biological/Geological |
Area | 732.3 hectare |
Notification | 1954 |
Natural England website |
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.[2]
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.[3][4][5][6][7]
Management of the area is the responsibility of the Malvern Hills Trust.[8]