Highlight • Summit
The Wrekin summit
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There’s nothing quite like hiking up the Wrekin, Shropshire’s much-loved isolated hill. Presiding over flat land, the summit sits at 1,335 feet (407 m) and provides fantastic 360 degree views …
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Tips
Roger
March 29, 2018
Hiking
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 trail is the steepest section so may be worth pacing yourself unless you're fitter than I am. The summit itself has spectacular views in good weather. It's also the site of an Iron Age hill fort. There's a common local saying 'round the Wrekin' meaning to take the long way round... something I quite like doing when out walking.
Sasha Taylor
March 22, 2019
Hiking
The wooded ridge of the Wrekin rises south of Wellington as a well-known landmark. Offering fantastic views, a challenging but manageable climb and beautiful natural surroundings close to town, it …
Sid
February 13, 2020
Hiking
If you want to lengthen the walk and / or add another hill — come over Ercall Hill on the Wellington side . Not the clear views from the Wrekin but it gets your lungs moving ...
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Elevation 380 m
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Family Friendly
yes
Wheelchair access
no
Dog Friendly
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