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The Wrekin Hillfort – The Wrekin summit loop from Wellington

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The Wrekin Hillfort – The Wrekin summit loop from Wellington

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The Wrekin Hillfort – The Wrekin summit loop from Wellington

01:20

9.70km

370m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

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2.60 km

The Ercall Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

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 …

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4.03 km

Halfway House Café (Wrekin Trail)

Highlight • Cafe

I'm not entirely sure what the half way house is half way between. Presumably the Wrekin Summit and somewhere. It didn't however feel half way up the trail I walked. …

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4.58 km

The Wrekin Hillfort

Highlight • Viewpoint

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: …

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4.77 km

The Wrekin Hill Fort Sign

Highlight • Historical Site

The Signpost detailing the history of the Wrekin as a hill-fort and a useful map of the pathways and the permissive paths for this private woodland. Cycling is not allowed …

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5.37 km

The Wrekin summit

Highlight • Summit

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 …

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5.38 km

Wellington Rotary Toposcope on the Wrekin

Highlight • Monument

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

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9.70 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.90 km

1.61 km

1.41 km

488 m

187 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.87 km

2.10 km

1.35 km

330 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Tuesday 11 August

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The Wrekin Hillfort – The Wrekin summit loop from Wellington

The Ercall Nature Reserve

Halfway House Café (Wrekin Trail)

The Wrekin Hillfort

The Wrekin Hill Fort Sign

The Wrekin summit

Wellington Rotary Toposcope on the Wrekin

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