A nature reserve cared for by Shropshire Wildlife Trust, The Ercall is home to much more than first meets the eye. Ripples visible in the surface of rocks in this fascinating old quarry were carved by ancient seas 500 million years ago when this part of Britain lay 60 degrees south of the equator. Visit in late spring and early summer to hear birdsong echoing from the walls and run on trails edged with bluebells, birdsfoot trefoil and wild orchids. A staggering 821 different invertebrate species were once found here during a single survey.

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October 1, 2022

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1. The Wrekin loop from Little Wenlock — Shropshire Hills

14.8km

01:54

470m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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2. The Wrekin Summit – The Ercall Nature Reserve loop from The Wrekin

7.16km

00:59

260m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. The Ercall Nature Reserve – The Wrekin Summit loop from Wellington

8.62km

01:10

310m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 180 m

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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

Other Popular Places to Check Out

View of the Iron Bridge

The Wrekin Hillfort

Trench Pool

Iron Bridge War Memorial

Much Wenlock Guildhall

Much Wenlock Windmill

View from the Wrekin Rocky Outcrop

Wrekin Reservoir

View of the River Severn and The Wrekin

View of The Wrekin

Shropshire Canal at Ironbridge Gorge

Apley Pool Wooden Dock

The Ercall Nature Reserve

1. The Wrekin loop from Little Wenlock — Shropshire Hills

2. The Wrekin Summit – The Ercall Nature Reserve loop from The Wrekin

3. The Ercall Nature Reserve – The Wrekin Summit loop from Wellington

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