Peaks in Shropshire

You can recognise the Stiperstones ridge by the jagged tors at its southern end. Nearly 500 million years ago, the ridge would have risen out above glaciers and the constant … read more

Caer Caradoc might not be the tallest of the Shropshire Hills but what it lacks in height, it certainly makes up for in character. The iconic hill has a very … read more

Abdon Burf is the highest point in Shropshire and is the name for the higher of two summits on Brown Clee Hill. While much of the hill is covered in … read more

The top of Long Mynd is a flat plateau and, as such, there is not a distinct summit. However, Pole Bank is the highest point on the ridge and is … read more

Titterstone Clee Hill is the third-highest in Shropshire and resides within the Shropshire Hills AONB. It might be third in the listing, but only just; Stiperstones is just 10 feet … read more

This little ridge boasts a lot of character for its size. At 1,236 feet (377 m) high and 2 miles (3 km) in length, it's not the biggest. But don’t … read more

As you wander along the ridge of Hope Bowlder Hill, the panoramic view over Shropshire is absolutely spellbinding and lasts for a mile or so. When the sun begins to … read more

Clee Burf is the second of two summits on Brown Clee Hill, itself the highest point in Shropshire. This summit reaches 1,673 feet (510 m) and offers fantastic views of … read more

Shropshire is famous for its Iron Age hillforts and this one is regarded by many as the best example. With three entrances, as well as four sets of ramparts and … read more

Haughmond Hill is a popular nature spot in Shropshire. Its wooded slopes provide the perfect trails for mountain biking and hiking.

Although the hill is now a peaceful retreat where … read more

Stapeley Hill might be dwarfed by its neighbour Corndon Hill, which lies just over the Welsh border, but the glorious ridge has plenty of character to compensate. On top of … read more

One of the many outcrops of battle stones along the route I took. A nice spot to take a moment and appreciate where you are.

Before I tell you about the most amazing views on top of Cwm-Sanaham Hill, I want to explain about how I got to the trig point so that you can … read more

A relatively small hill, but a steeper climb than most around the area, this affords some fantastic views over the valley, and the surrounding areas.

You are afforded a wonderful panoramic view from the summit of Moelydd. There is a topascope on the summit so you can identify the hills that surround you.

Wilderley Hill reaches 1,361 feet (415 m) at the summit and, near to the top, stands the Cothercott Stone. Dated 1791, this stone is a boundary marker between two manors; Cothercott and Wilderley. read more

Hergan stands at 1,342 feet (409 m) above sea level and affords fine views over the Shropshire Hills. There is a natural break in Offa's Dyke at Hergan where the Shropshire Way joins the path.