The Malvern Hills
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The Malvern Hills are a famous beauty spot, with scenic views over both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The name Malvern is of Brythonic origin and probably derives from moel fryn meaning ‘bald hill’. The Hills run north/south for about 13 km (eight miles), in between Great Malvern and the village of Colwall, and overlooks the River Severn valley to the east, with the Cotswolds beyond. The highest point of the hills is the Worcestershire Beacon at 425 metres (1395 ft) above sea level though they give the impression of looking considerably higher. The summits of the hills were excellent defensive points....
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