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Needle's Eye, The Wrekin

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Needle's Eye, The Wrekin

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Needle's Eye, The Wrekin

Recommended by 81 hikers out of 83

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Shropshire Hills National Landscape

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Location: Little Wenlock, Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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1. The Wrekin loop via woodland walk — Shropshire Hills

6.66km

02:06

260m

250m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. The Wrekin loop — Shropshire Hills

7.79km

02:28

330m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. The Wrekin & The Ercall loop — Shropshire Hills

14.5km

04:23

450m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Kit P

February 3, 2021

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 as it is on the edge of the hill.

There are many myths and sayings about the Wrekin and it's a true local icon. One such saying suggests that you can't be a true Salopian (someone from Shropshire), until you've walked through the Needle's Eye.

Piotr Stopaj 🧉

January 30, 2021

its a must see and cant avoid on the way thru wreking

David Howells

May 25, 2021

Great little trig pointed summit.

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Elevation 450 m

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Location: Little Wenlock, Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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Needle's Eye, The Wrekin

1. The Wrekin loop via woodland walk — Shropshire Hills

2. The Wrekin loop — Shropshire Hills

3. The Wrekin & The Ercall loop — Shropshire Hills

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