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West Midlands Region

Telford and Wrekin

The Wrekin Hillfort – The Wrekin summit loop from Wellington

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West Midlands Region

Telford and Wrekin

The Wrekin Hillfort – The Wrekin summit loop from Wellington

Hard

48

runners

The Wrekin Hillfort – The Wrekin summit loop from Wellington

01:09

8.71km

310m

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: August 13, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.62 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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2

2.68 km

Wrekin Woodland Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

come to enjoy natural beauty on the sunrise

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3

3.05 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

3.60 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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5

3.79 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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6

4.39 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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7

4.40 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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B

8.71 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.81 km

2.90 km

924 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.83 km

2.90 km

902 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 24 October

12°C

8°C

48 %

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