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Telford and Wrekin

The Wrekin loop from Little Wenlock — Shropshire Hills

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West Midlands Region

Telford and Wrekin

The Wrekin loop from Little Wenlock — Shropshire Hills

Hard

8

runners

The Wrekin loop from Little Wenlock — Shropshire Hills

01:54

14.8km

470m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Shropshire Hills AONB

Waypoints

A

Start point

1

5.37 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.

Tip by

2

8.30 km

Wrekin Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Run to this pool and get muddy shoes 😂

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3

8.53 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 fascinating old quarry were carved by ancient seas 500 million years ago when this part of Britain lay 60 degrees south of the equator. Visit in late spring and early summer to hear birdsong echoing from the walls and run on trails edged with bluebells, birdsfoot trefoil and wild orchids. A staggering 821 different invertebrate species were once found here during a single survey.

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14.8 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.98 km

6.91 km

581 m

223 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.36 km

3.73 km

3.39 km

2.63 km

680 m

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Thursday 10 September

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