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United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Pontesbury

Pontesford & Earl's Hill loop — Shropshire Hills

Easy

4.4

(5)

54

hikers

Pontesford & Earl's Hill loop — Shropshire Hills

01:11

3.54km

170m

Hiking

Embark on the Pontesford & Earl's Hill loop for an easy 2.2 miles (3.5 km) hike that still offers a good workout with 547 feet (167 metres) of elevation gain, typically completed in about 1 hour and 10 minutes. This route takes you through lush woodlands, vibrant with native trees…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Shropshire Hills AONB

Waypoints

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Parking

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933 m

Earl's Hill summit trig point

Highlight • Historical Site

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. …

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3.54 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.12 km

316 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.50 km

706 m

316 m

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Monday 25 May

31°C

13°C

24 %

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