周辺の山頂・トップ7

Amazing views from up here, just wow!!

Rising to 407 metres, The Wrekin is a prominent landmark, its visibility from the M54 signalling the entrance to Shropshire. Unlike some of the local hills, The Wrekin was never a volcano in its own right, despite its conical shape, but is composed of various igneous rocks and volcanic processes. The ridgeline either side of The Wrekin makes for some great running, with fabulous views in every direction.

When I was at University in Brum in my first year I stayed with a lovely couple in Ward End. They used the local expression "all round the Wrekin". It was used to describe someone explaining something in a convoluted or complex way. Since then, I have had a fascination with the place and wanted to visit. Anyway, that was in the early 1970s - I finally got there in 2021 - better late than never!

Stunning view and west part of Hills

Sometimes it's very busy.

On top of Wrekin showing distances to surrounding places, touch to tick you have been here.

To commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee in 1977, the Wellington Rotary Club commissioned a Toposcope to be positioned near the Wrekin’s summit. The result was a large steel disc that is positioned onto a stone cairn. Inscribed onto the Toposcope through 360 degrees are 41 locations with their distance from the Wrekin. The original intention was that all of the locations should visible from the Wrekin’s summit. However, this isn’t the case. One of the locations – Mount Snowdon – cannot be seen as the bulk of Cadair Berwyn is in the way. It also doesn’t explain why the particular 41 locations were chosen, but the reason might be down to the Ordnance Survey and its Trigonometrical Stations. Of the locations, 39 are or were the site of an OS trig station. Only Buildwas (Ironbridge) Power Station and Trench Pool do not fall into this criterion. However, it is easy to argue that both have enough local interest and significance for them to been included on the Toposcope. By 2005, the original Toposcope had seen better days. It is not only open to the elements but it is also an easy perch for someone looking for a rest after the climb to the summit or to pose for a photograph. The 30 years of battering and buffing had eroded and worn away the inscriptions. Therefore, a replacement Toposcope was made, which now sits on the same cairn as the original.

From top nice view on Telford, Shrewsbury and Shropshire Hills

Great little trig pointed summit.

There is a beautiful trig pointed summit to the Wrekin hill. It has commanding views of the surrounding countryside and is a very busy location being the highest hill in the area.

A gorgeous and popular hike full of history, going as far back as the Iron Age with its hill fort. There are a whole host of routes to the top: some are muddy, some are not so muddy. There’s a large car park at the start of my route. It’s a lovely hill to have a hike on!

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.

The Ercall is a small hill immediately north of the Wrekin and falls within the same conservation site. Once extensively quarried, it's now a wonderful place to ramble about. The woodlands are home to many species of birds and insects. The exposed quarried areas are rich in plant life, bringing birds and butterflies en masse. In spring, the bluebells here are exceptional.

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

The Wrekin boasts some of the best views over Shropshire. It's a fairly difficult hill to climb but great for fitness & if you take your time anyone can make it. Catch it at sunrise or sunset & it truly is a magical place. Personally it's my favourite place in the world.

Take time to walk south from the trig for more great views

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 ...

Tough little hill before THE Wrekin... I came down one of steepest banks I’ve walked ...

Hillfort, Bronze Age barrow, Bronze Age cairn, Holy Well and possible calendar stone in Shropshire. The Wrekin is perhaps Shropshire’s most significant hillfort. Once home to the Cornovii a British tribe (originally from Iberia), the fort was stormed by the Romans under Ostorius Scapula around the spring of AD47. Finds of pilum (javelin) heads, as well as signs of burning in the 1st century AD give this credence. The Wrekin, besides being the capital of The Cornovii at an imposing 1,300 feet above sea level, was of strategic importance. This tribe governed a substantial area from the Midlands, up to the Wirral (perhaps where their name comes from – ‘Cornu’ the Roman horn, with the shape of the Wirral being arguably horn shaped), and in order to help launch a conquest of what is now Wales. Their economic strength, and their salt resources were also vital for the Romans to control - the Cornovii’s territory contained three of Britain’s four inland salt spas – Nantwich, Middlewich, and Northwich (the other being Droitwich in The Midlands). The population, subsequent to Roman conquest, was resettled and developed into Wroxeter, also known as Viroconium Cornovium - becoming a hugely significant Romano-British city for over 400 years, well into 'The Dark Ages'. The ruins of Wroxeter are now under the care of English Heritage. As for the fort itself, there are two entrances to the north east, Hell Gate, entering the outer area, and then Heaven Gate to enter the highest ground; both are inturned. The names come from folklore of a battle here during Cromwell’s time where a battle was lost and won. There are also entrances to the south west of the fort, which are easily recognizable. The hillfort makes use of the hill’s natural defensive capabilities, with ramparts incorporating natural outcrops in places. The most substantial ramparts remain on the northern side of the hill, with more slight ramparts visible in many places around the summit. Various flints, and corn seeds which have been radio carbondated to 900BC indicates the site’s usage as a settlement before the Iron Age. The principle phase of occupation dates from at least 400 years before the Roman invasion, with perhaps as many as 1,000 people living in and around the hillfort. Excavations have taken place here in 1939 and 1973. The Wrekin hillfort SJ629082 also has a cairn (trig point and toposcope on top at SJ628080), barrow at SJ631083 (between Heaven & Hell Gate), and St Hawthorn’s Well, (the site of a holy well near the summit), at SJ 630080.The well, recorded around 1540, was in use up to the late 19th century and attributed with properties of especially helping heal skin conditions.

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 is understandably popular. The Wrekin can also be reached by a longer walk from Wellington through the Ercall woods, or from Little Wenlock or Ironbridge. The lanes on the south side of the Wrekin are small and parking is extremely limited. This does however mean that these roads are quiet and good to walk or cycle – the Shropshire Way approaches the south of the Wrekin from Little Wenlock along Spout Lane. To the north of the Wrekin is the smaller wooded hill of the Ercall and the extensive Limekiln Woods. Walking  The main path up from the Forest Glen is well surfaced and easy to follow. It turns sharp right at one point and then back left near the Halfway House, before rising to the open ground near the top of the hill. The route is just over a mile each way. There are quieter public footpaths leading around the hill and a couple of permissive paths which join them. The Wrekin can be climbed or walked around as part of longer walks from the surrounding area