Sugarloaf Hill, Malvern

Sugarloaf Hill

Sugarloaf Hill (left) with Table Hill and North Hill
Highest point
Elevation 368 m (1,207 ft)[1]
Prominence 10m (33ft)
Parent peak Table Hill
Coordinates 52°06′36″N 2°20′30″W / 52.1099°N 2.3416°W / 52.1099; -2.3416Coordinates: 52°06′36″N 2°20′30″W / 52.1099°N 2.3416°W / 52.1099; -2.3416
Geography
Location Malvern Hills, England
Topo map OS Landranger 150
Geology
Age of rock Pre-Cambrian
Mountain type Igneous, Metamorphic
Climbing
Easiest route Hiking

Sugarloaf Hill lies between the Worcestershire Beacon and North Hill in the range of Malvern Hills that runs about 13 kilometres (8 mi) north-south along the Herefordshire-Worcestershire border.

The summit of Sugarloaf Hill is 368 metres (1,207 ft) above sea level and is a popular peak usually passed by walkers hiking between the Worcestershire Beacon and North Hill—respectively the highest and second highest Malvern Hills summits.

References

  1. "Identification of key views to and from the Malvern Hills Ares of Outstanding Natural Beauty - A Report prepared by Cooper Partnership for The Malvern Hills AONB Partnership" (PDF). The Malvern Hills AONB Partnership. March 2009. p. Appendix Table L2: Assessment of Views from and within Malvern Hills AONB. Retrieved 11 August 2015.
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