Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

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9.82 km

View of Telford, Shrewsbury, and the Shropshire Hills from Little Hill

Highlight • Forest

From this spot, you get a nice view on Telford, Shrewsbury and Shropshire Hills. Enjoy!

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10.9 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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11.7 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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13.7 km

The Ercall Bluebell Woods

Highlight • Natural Monument

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 …

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15.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.58 km

5.22 km

3.29 km

1.57 km

152 m

Surfaces

4.52 km

3.56 km

3.00 km

2.06 km

1.87 km

797 m

Elevation

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