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Chase End Hill

Hill, Mountain in Worcestershire Malvern Hills

England

Chase End Hill

Hollybush Hill from the A438
Hollybush Hill from the A438 Credit: Peter Whatley

Chase End Hill is a prominent hill located in Worcestershire, England. Standing at an elevation of approximately 337 meters (1,106 feet), it is considered one of the highest points in the county. The hill is situated in the northern part of Worcestershire, near the village of Hanbury, and is part of the wider Clent Hills range.

Chase End Hill boasts stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the nearby Malvern Hills and the Worcestershire Plain. On a clear day, visitors can see as far as the city of Birmingham and even the Black Country in the distance. The hill is a popular destination for hikers, walkers, and nature enthusiasts, offering a variety of trails and paths to explore.

The area around Chase End Hill is characterized by its diverse wildlife and natural beauty. The hill is covered in lush green vegetation, including grasses, wildflowers, and scattered trees. It provides a habitat for various bird species, such as buzzards and kestrels, as well as small mammals like rabbits and foxes.

The hill is easily accessible, with several footpaths leading to its summit. It is also a part of the wider Clent Hills Country Park, which offers additional recreational facilities and amenities. Chase End Hill provides an ideal opportunity for outdoor activities, including picnicking, birdwatching, and taking in the breathtaking views of the Worcestershire landscape.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.017431/-2.3496475 or Grid Reference SO7635. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hollybush Hill from the A438
Hollybush Hill from the A438
Roadside cottages near Hollybush
Roadside cottages near Hollybush
A438 at Hollybush
A438 at Hollybush
Hollybush crossroads, A438
Hollybush crossroads, A438
A438 near Coombegreen Common
A438 near Coombegreen Common
A438 descends toward Rye Cross
A438 descends toward Rye Cross
A438 approaching Rye Cross The building houses G.Windle & Sons. A filling station was also once operated here, but is now disused, though the canopy remains.
A438 approaching Rye Cross
The building houses G.Windle & Sons. A filling station was also once operated here, but is now disused, though the canopy remains.
A438 heading east from Rye Cross
A438 heading east from Rye Cross
Hollybush Hill It can be quite hard to imagine that 2000 years ago this quiet spot was part of a busy town - the Midsummer Hill iron-age hill-fort. Excavations in the late 1960s by Stan Stanford showed the area full of small building plots. Each plot had been reused time and time again over the centuries suggesting continuous occupation. The buildings used four posts arranged in a square - not at all like the round huts usually depicted for this era. Evidence for similar square buildings have been found in other so called "hill-forts" in Herefordshire and the Welsh Marches
Hollybush Hill
It can be quite hard to imagine that 2000 years ago this quiet spot was part of a busy town - the Midsummer Hill iron-age hill-fort. Excavations in the late 1960s by Stan Stanford showed the area full of small building plots. Each plot had been reused time and time again over the centuries suggesting continuous occupation. The buildings used four posts arranged in a square - not at all like the round huts usually depicted for this era. Evidence for similar square buildings have been found in other so called "hill-forts" in Herefordshire and the Welsh Marches
The obelisk from Midsummer Hill From Midsummer Hill looking west across Eastnor Park to Frith Hill above Ledbury.
The obelisk from Midsummer Hill
From Midsummer Hill looking west across Eastnor Park to Frith Hill above Ledbury.
Hollybush Fete, Hollybush Church Hall, 2011 An auction of donated items too good for the bric-a-brac stall is taking place. On the other side of the hall the skittles competition was taking place. On this side books, CDs, a raffle. Inside the hall, Cakes, jams, produce (I bought a box of quinces for £1!) clothes, and the bric-a-brac stall. Scrummy cakes and cups of tea served in the adjoining room.
Hollybush Fete, Hollybush Church Hall, 2011
An auction of donated items too good for the bric-a-brac stall is taking place. On the other side of the hall the skittles competition was taking place. On this side books, CDs, a raffle. Inside the hall, Cakes, jams, produce (I bought a box of quinces for £1!) clothes, and the bric-a-brac stall. Scrummy cakes and cups of tea served in the adjoining room.
Skittles, Hollybush village fete, 2011 At the back of the church hall. The ball return guttering is still working despite slowly deteriorating over the decades.
Skittles, Hollybush village fete, 2011
At the back of the church hall. The ball return guttering is still working despite slowly deteriorating over the decades.
Farmhouse at Golden Valley One of several timber-framed houses dotted around this part of the common. Beyond to the north is the ridge of the Malvern Hills.
Farmhouse at Golden Valley
One of several timber-framed houses dotted around this part of the common. Beyond to the north is the ridge of the Malvern Hills.
Hayes Coppice One of the many small woodlands in the surrounds of the Malvern Hills. This is a great place to visit if you like traditional old English woodland. This is the Bromesberrow Estate in Gloucestershire, just to the north in Herefordshire is Eastnor which is also well wooded and very light on the Sitka. Oaks dominate the deep soils on the sandstones. Further up the hill on thin soils above Uriconian rocks ashes, some huge are the favoured tree. Sadly the invasive sycamore is too common in the Malvern Hills, it thrived when grazing stopped.
Hayes Coppice
One of the many small woodlands in the surrounds of the Malvern Hills. This is a great place to visit if you like traditional old English woodland. This is the Bromesberrow Estate in Gloucestershire, just to the north in Herefordshire is Eastnor which is also well wooded and very light on the Sitka. Oaks dominate the deep soils on the sandstones. Further up the hill on thin soils above Uriconian rocks ashes, some huge are the favoured tree. Sadly the invasive sycamore is too common in the Malvern Hills, it thrived when grazing stopped.
Chase End Hill Path junction on the southern end of the Malvern Hills. It is much quieter here than up at the Malvern end and the paths are grass or moss covered. The common is about to be grazed again and fencing has been put in to keep the stock in. In 2001 the Malvern Hills was closed off as part of precautions against foot and mouth disease. I can remember the feeling of being conned when I later found out that there was no livestock up at the Malvern end as the sheep kept getting out and trashing expensive gardens. There was of course no need whatsoever to close the place down and we were all caught admiring the King's dashing new threads. The cessation of grazing has encouraged sycamores as well as the more desirable succession woodlands. Chase End has been regularly mown.
Chase End Hill
Path junction on the southern end of the Malvern Hills. It is much quieter here than up at the Malvern end and the paths are grass or moss covered. The common is about to be grazed again and fencing has been put in to keep the stock in. In 2001 the Malvern Hills was closed off as part of precautions against foot and mouth disease. I can remember the feeling of being conned when I later found out that there was no livestock up at the Malvern end as the sheep kept getting out and trashing expensive gardens. There was of course no need whatsoever to close the place down and we were all caught admiring the King's dashing new threads. The cessation of grazing has encouraged sycamores as well as the more desirable succession woodlands. Chase End has been regularly mown.
Chase End Hill Southern terminus of the Malvern Hills and an Uriconian foothold in Gloucestershire. The march with Worcestershire runs along the ridge with this western side being in Gloucestershire. The common is grazed again after a long period of being left.
Chase End Hill
Southern terminus of the Malvern Hills and an Uriconian foothold in Gloucestershire. The march with Worcestershire runs along the ridge with this western side being in Gloucestershire. The common is grazed again after a long period of being left.
Chase End Hill The summit and triangulation pillar of the southernmost Malvern hill. View towards Raggedstone Hill. Very impressive scenery, great to see so much broadleaved woodland. The benchmark number is S5030. I am standing just inside Gloucestershire and there is a very good view over the flat and low lying plain in Worcestershire, the flood plain of the Avon and Severn.
Chase End Hill
The summit and triangulation pillar of the southernmost Malvern hill. View towards Raggedstone Hill. Very impressive scenery, great to see so much broadleaved woodland. The benchmark number is S5030. I am standing just inside Gloucestershire and there is a very good view over the flat and low lying plain in Worcestershire, the flood plain of the Avon and Severn.
Path, Raggedstone Common A path through the woods on the east side of Raggedstone Common.
Path, Raggedstone Common
A path through the woods on the east side of Raggedstone Common.
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Chase End Hill is located at Grid Ref: SO7635 (Lat: 52.017431, Lng: -2.3496475)

Administrative County: Worcestershire

District: Malvern Hills

Police Authority: West Mercia

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