WalkHidden gem

The Wrekin

Wellington, West Midlands

A solitary 407m hill rising above the Shropshire plain with an Iron Age fort on top.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
2 hours
The Wrekin
Andrew Shannon · CC BY-SA 2.0

Several paths climb to the summit in around 45 minutes. The views are enormous on a clear day. Park at Forest Glen, which has a cafe.

Best time
Sunset
Open
All year
Getting there
Free car park at Forest Glen, steep paths
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Toilets

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

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