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Malvern and its hills really are a special destination and are known for several key reasons; The Malvern Hills for their incredible views and walking, for their springs, fountains and natural water, and Malvern area for its independent schools, theatre and active showground.
The Malvern Hills are a 15km (9 mile) range of ancient pre-Cambrian age;
at least 650 million years old. Their composition on the ridge top supports little more than short wiry grasses, providing ideal walking conditions and stunning views, earning their stripes as an area of outstanding natural beauty and it is also a Site of Special Scientific Interest. They divide the Counties of Herefordshire and Worcestershire with the rolling countryside of Herefordshire to the West and the flatter plains of the Severn Valley to the East.
The highest point on the Hills is the Worcestershire Beacon at 425m, with North Hill 397m, and the British Camp Hill or Herefordshire Beacon at 338m
the other highest points. Twenty named hills complete range and the entire length of the Hills are open to the public, woven with about 160km (100 miles) of bridleways and footpaths and are very dog friendly, though cycling is allowed on bridleways only.
It is from these hills that the many (88) springs and fountains flow from outlets all around them.
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