The 3 Most Amazing Peaks around Shrewsbury
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around Shrewsbury is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 3
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Shrewsbury for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: July 29, 2026
Earl's Hill summit trig point
Highlight • Historical Site
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View from Haughmond Hill
Highlight • Forest
Although the hill is now a peaceful retreat where wildlife thrives, it played an important role in history in times gone by. It is thought that Henry IV's wife watched the Battle of Shrewsbury from here in 1403. The hill also inspired "Bosky Hill" in Shakespeare's play Henry IV Part 1. A lot of history for a small hill which stands at just 502 feet (153 m).
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Grinshill Hill Viewpoint
Highlight • Natural Monument
For walkers, the viewpoint on the hill offers fantastic views of the low-lying north Shropshire countryside and is well worth the hike up.
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Earl’s Hill
Highlight • Summit
(DoBIH Hill ID: 2849) [JNSA 12703]
Shropshire National Landscape Definitive List summit.
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View of Earl's Hill
Highlight (Segment) • Summit
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Earl’s Hill 319.5m P146 (1048ft) [List Objective: English Humps] (DoBIH Hill ID: 2849) [JNSA 12703] Shropshire National Landscape Definitive List summit.
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Grinshill Hill 192m P102 (630ft) [List Objective: English Humps] (DoBIH Hill ID: 5361) [JNSA 20353]
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Really good path. There is another one closer to the stream but it isn’t in good shape. Great for running too.
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Great views from the toposcope and trig point.
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Said to resemble the shape of a sleeping dragon, the twin peaks of Earl's Hill and Pontesbury Hill have their firey origin in a volcano some 650 million years ago. Glorious views from the summit - an Iron Age hillfort - stretch out to Wales and across the Shropshire Hills.
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It’s a steep ole climb up to Earl’s Hill, but the views are well worth it
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