Lying southwest of Worcester, the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty was created in 1959, and its dramatic landscape straddles Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire. The hills are spectacular, the highest point being Worcestershire Beacon at 425 metres: on a clear day, there are views over to Wales and the Cotswolds. Some of these rocks are estimated at over 600 million years old, making them among the oldest in England.

Ancient woods are scattered across the hills and the rural pastures, crisscrossed by trails for walkers and cyclists and offering a variety of terrain and habitats that shelter different flora and fauna. The type of terrain changes across the AONB, with striking contrasts between the north-south ridge and the undulating agricultural land on either side. There are ancient forts, crumbling castles and medieval priories dotted across the 105 square kilometres of this AONB.

Malvern Hills spring water is a popular choice here, prized for its pure and natural qualities. The bottling plant at Holy Well is reputedly the oldest in the world.

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