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Malvern Hills
| Malvern Hills | |
|---|---|
 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 / 52.083°N 2.333°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 |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SO766472 to SO758350 |
| Interest | Biological/Geological |
| Area | 732.3 hectare |
| Notification | 1954 |
| Natural England website | |
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]
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]
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