Toposcope

Standing atop this elevated viewpoint just outside Worcester, you'll find a proper toposcope - one of those circular metal discs that points out distant landmarks across the rolling Worcestershire countryside. The views stretch for miles on a clear day, taking in the cathedral city below and the Malvern Hills rising dramatically to the southwest. It's the sort of spot that rewards a bit of effort to reach, though the walk up isn't particularly taxing for most people. Families with older children will appreciate the educational aspect - the toposcope identifies everything from church spires to distant peaks, turning a simple view into a geography lesson. Weather makes all the difference here. Come on a crisp winter morning or after summer rain has cleared the air, and you'll see why someone bothered installing this thing. On a hazy day, you might wonder what the fuss is about. The spot works well as part of a longer walk, though fifteen minutes is probably enough to take in the panorama and work out what you're looking at. If you're staying at one of the holiday parks dotted around this part of Worcestershire - Malvern View or Redhill Holidays are both close by - it's worth the short drive for sunset views over the city.