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Tank Quarry Geological Trail

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Tank Quarry Geological Trail

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Tank Quarry Geological Trail

Recommended by 9 hikers out of 11

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

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1. Summer Hill – Jubilee Hill loop from Wyche

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2. Summer Hill – Jubilee Hill loop from North Malvern

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3. View from North Hill Summit – Sugarloaf Hill loop from North Malvern

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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

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Tank Quarry Geological Trail

1. Summer Hill – Jubilee Hill loop from Wyche

2. Summer Hill – Jubilee Hill loop from North Malvern

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