North Hill | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 397 m (1,302 ft)[1] |
Prominence | 15 m (50 ft) |
Parent peak | Worcestershire Beacon |
Geography | |
Location | Malvern Hills, England |
OS grid | SO768462 |
Topo map | OS Landranger 150 |
Geology | |
Rock age | Pre-Cambrian |
Mountain type(s) | Igneous, Metamorphic |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Hiking |
North Hill is the second highest point of the range of Malvern Hills that runs about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) north-south along the Herefordshire-Worcestershire border, although North Hill lies entirely within Worcestershire. It has an elevation of 397 metres (1,302 ft),[1] making it the highest point of the Worcestershire Way.
The eastern flank of the hill lies directly behind Worcester road in Great Malvern from where its summit is a brisk 15 – 20 minutes steep walk from the town centre via St Ann's road and Happy Valley. A path from the car park in North Malvern follows the lower contour of North Hill to Happy Valley and St. Ann's Well.