The Top 20 Attractions in Telford and Wrekin
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Telford and Wrekin. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Telford and Wrekin is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: December 15, 2025
The Wrekin summit
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A 'little mountain' in Shropshire, it dominates the surrounding countryside. The shortest walk to the summit from the forest glen car park is very well marked. The start of the …
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The Iron Bridge (Ironbridge Gorge)
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No trip to Shropshire is complete without paying a visit to Ironbridge Gorge, home to the world's first iron bridge and the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. Built in 1779, …
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The Wrekin Hillfort
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A gorgeous and popular hike full of history, going as far back as the Iron Age with its hill fort. There are a whole host of routes to the top: …
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The Iron Bridge
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"In order to be able to transport his goods, the ironworks owner Abraham Darby III was looking for an architect who could build him a stable bridge made of "stone, …
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Wellington Rotary Toposcope on the Wrekin
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On top of Wrekin showing distances to surrounding places, touch to tick you have been here.
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Iron Bridge War Memorial
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As a memorial to the many dead, such memorials – usually called “war memorials” in English – are still very important today. “Now, Lord, you let your servant depart in …
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Coalport Bridge
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Spanning the Severn between Coalport and Preens Eddy, today's Coalport Bridge is an impressive, decorative cast iron structure. But back in the 1700s it was a double-arched wooden bridge, known …
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Forest Glen Car Park (The Wrekin)
Highlight • Parking
A good base from which to walk up the Wrekin. This is a free car park but often gets busy during weekend and summer days.
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Needle's Eye, The Wrekin
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The Needles Eye is a feature on a large rocky outcrop atop the Wrekin. A gap in the rocks allows you to squeeze through although great care should be taken …
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The Ercall Bluebell Woods
Highlight • Natural Monument
The Ercall is a small hill immediately north of the Wrekin and falls within the same conservation site. Once extensively quarried, it's now a wonderful place to ramble about. The …
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