Abberley and Malvern Hills Geopark

Abberley and Malvern Hills Geopark covers 1250 square kilometres in Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire in England. It was formerly a member of the European Geoparks Network and the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network though withdrew from both in 2008. Globally there are 50 geoparks - all endorsed by UNESCO. The creation of geoparks is driven by local organisations seeking to celebrate their geological heritage and achieve sustainable development through geotourism.

Huntley Quarry

This quarry within the Geopark is owned and has been cleared up by the Gloucestershire Geology Trust.

Future Projects

Geopark Way

The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Earth Heritage Trust submitted an application to the Department Of the Environment Food and Rural Affairs (defra) early last year to support the development of a "Geopark Way". This extensive trail will make use of public transport, cycle paths and footways and would enable local residents and visitors to explore all or parts of the Geopark with ease. The application was successful and the project is now underway.

The trail, which will make use of existing trails and trackways will follow the River Severn from Bridgnorth to Bewdley. It will weave its way south through hills and valleys to Ledbury and from there it will continue on to Gloucester. The trail will highlight the diverse geology found in the Abberley and Malvern Hills Geopark.

See also

  • List of Geoparks
  • International Network of Geoparks

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