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Tank Quarry Geological Trail

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Tank Quarry Geological Trail

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Location: Malvern, Malvern Hills, Worcestershire, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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1. Sugarloaf Hill – Millennium Hill loop from Malvern Link

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2. Summer Hill – View from North Hill Summit loop from Malvern Wells

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3. View from North Hill Summit – End Hill loop from Link Top

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Sasha Taylor

August 28, 2023

Tank Quarry is one of largest quarries that can be found on the Malvern Hills. Located on the north-eastern side of North Hill, the quarry faces reach approximately 100m in height and are 80m wide at the base.

The geology of Tank Quarry dates to the Precambrian, approximately 680 million years ago, which means that these rocks are some of the oldest exposed in England. The clear quarry face enables amateurs and experts to study the complex nature of the igneous and metamorphic geology on display.

The quarry itself is not accessible however the rest of this large site has many accessible rock faces, a geology trail, interpretation boards, picnic area, wonderful view across the Worcester plain and a carpark.

Tank Quarry is a Community Conservation Champions site. The ‘Champions’ are a loosely knit group of volunteers who are actively involved in the maintenance and public promotion of 19 geological sites spread across the counties of Herefordshire and Worcestershire. They are engaged in a wide range of activities which vary according to the nature of the site.

Source: geopark.ork.uk

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Location: Malvern, Malvern Hills, Worcestershire, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

Tank Quarry Geological Trail

1. Sugarloaf Hill – Millennium Hill loop from Malvern Link

2. Summer Hill – View from North Hill Summit loop from Malvern Wells

3. View from North Hill Summit – End Hill loop from Link Top

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