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The Wrekin loop from Wellington

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The Wrekin loop from Wellington

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The Wrekin loop from Wellington

04:45

15.8km

490m

Hiking

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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Shropshire Hills AONB

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Start point

Parking

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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 trail is the steepest section so may be worth pacing yourself unless you're fitter than I am. The summit itself has spectacular views in good weather. It's also the site of an Iron Age hill fort. There's a common local saying 'round the Wrekin' meaning to take the long way round... something I quite like doing when out walking.

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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: 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!

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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 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.

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15.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.33 km

5.17 km

3.24 km

1.93 km

152 m

Surfaces

4.69 km

3.39 km

3.25 km

1.93 km

1.86 km

685 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 8 July

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The Wrekin loop from Wellington

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

The Wrekin summit

The Wrekin Hillfort

The Ercall Bluebell Woods

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