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Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

Telford and Wrekin

The Wrekin loop — Shropshire Hills

Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

Telford and Wrekin

The Wrekin loop — Shropshire Hills

Moderate

4.7

(32)

148

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The Wrekin loop — Shropshire Hills

02:28

7.79km

330m

Hiking

Embark on The Wrekin loop, a moderate hike spanning 4.8 miles (7.8 km) with an elevation gain of 1087 feet (331 metres), typically completed in about 2 hours and 28 minutes. The trail guides you through delightful mixed woodlands and open moorland, featuring some steep ascents and rugged, rocky paths,…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Shropshire Hills AONB

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656 m

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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2

1.21 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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2.00 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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4

2.14 km

Needle's Eye, The Wrekin

Highlight • Summit

The Needles Eye is a feature on a large rocky outcrop atop the Wrekin. A gap in the rocks allows you to squeeze through although great care should be taken …

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5

3.10 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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7.79 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.11 km

3.35 km

315 m

Surfaces

4.09 km

3.35 km

176 m

139 m

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Comments

November 26, 2023,The Wrekin — Shropshire Hills

This was a mental challenge today as much as a physical one

December 2, 2023,The Wrekin — Shropshire Hills

Did Wrekin again today but with hubby n 10yr......absolutely freezing but views beautiful and clear.

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