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The Wrekin Hillfort – The Wrekin summit loop from Oakengates

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The Wrekin Hillfort – The Wrekin summit loop from Oakengates

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The Wrekin Hillfort – The Wrekin summit loop from Oakengates

02:04

24.3km

530m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 8 m for 6 m

After 24.3 km for 6 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.99 km

Gravel Path with Stream Crossing

Highlight • River

A path that doubles up as a stream, muddy climb/descent and semi-technical route that caught me unawares.

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9.18 km

Forest Glen Car Park (The Wrekin)

Highlight • Parking

A good base from which to walk up the Wrekin. This is a free car park but often gets busy during weekend and summer days.

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10.7 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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11.5 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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15.0 km

Wrekin Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Good to walk or gravel around the pool :) a nice piece of nature with a little wild island in the middle of pool...

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24.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.65 km

5.42 km

4.83 km

4.20 km

4.06 km

143 m

Surfaces

9.32 km

7.59 km

4.18 km

3.21 km

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Monday 31 August

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The Wrekin Hillfort – The Wrekin summit loop from Oakengates

Gravel Path with Stream Crossing

Forest Glen Car Park (The Wrekin)

The Wrekin Hillfort

The Wrekin summit

Wrekin Reservoir

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