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Little Wenlock

The Ercall Nature Reserve

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The Ercall Nature Reserve

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    1. The Wrekin loop from Little Wenlock — Shropshire Hills

    14.8km

    01:54

    470m

    470m

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

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

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

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    December 31, 2022

    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.

      October 1, 2022

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

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