The Wrekin
The Wrekin
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Ironbridge, UK40 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
The climb from the south side is steep but from the car park not too bad and the view from the top makes the climb worthwhile.
Written 5 November 2023
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Rachael J
Cardiff, UK3 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
Tough walk up, if travelling up the south end, would recommend taking it slow. Very much worth it however, as the views are remarkable. Also lots of wildlife we saw 5 dear run across us when heading a field by the Wrekin.
Written 1 September 2023
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adamh2808
Wolverhampton, UK26 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
This was the first time I had climbed the wrekin with my family and the first time since I was young. I did a bit of research and found out the Car park is just off the M54 at junction 7. When you park up there is a machine but it wants you to pay online. We used the machine and paid £4 for 12 hours as we didn’t know how long it would take. You could park in the road just before and I believe that would be free but we didn’t realise. Having parked, we set off. It is quite steep at times and thankfully it was dry as it was still a little slippy especially for young children. The cafe half way up has closed. It would of been great to stop there on the way up or down for a drink. It took about 90 minutes for us to reach the top with us stopping a few times and the views were spectacular. There was a nice sundial at the top showing you in which direction different places were. I do feel this area should be celebrated much more than it is. There was some information about it being used in Roman and Saxon times as a village community but that was it. Overall I would definitely go again but probably not in the winter with little ones.
Written 12 August 2023
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rupert cook
2 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
tough walk up but well what can i say the views are certainly worth it. There does need to be somewhere better to park but we managed. and apparently there use to be a stopping point for coffee that would have been great!!
Written 30 July 2023
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Myroslav L
2 contributions
Aug 2022 • Solo
Litter everywhere. Can hear the motorway. Ruined by Brummies and locals who have no respect for nature.
Written 18 July 2023
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bernie s
3 contributions
Jul 2023
a tough steep walk - my knee didnt appreciate it ill be honest. but we took it steady and when we got to the top it was well worth it!
Written 12 July 2023
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Sidmouth, UK858 contributions
Jun 2023 • Business
You climb up the Wrekin in the tracks of millions before to get a view of 50 miles on a good day . If you are not interested in views drive on
Written 29 June 2023
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Avux99
Cheshire, UK599 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
Always loved the name of this hill even though I’m not local it’s a parliamentary constituency name that sticks in the mind! So when I was in the area, I decided to climb it. Not the biggest hill I’ve climbed but quite challenging all the same, would recommend sticks even though I didn’t see anybody using them, probably because it’s ‘only’ a climb of 800ft or so. Sticks could be useful especially on descent as the gradient is quite steep & almost constant.
Written 25 June 2023
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Andy L
Telford, UK36 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
Spent my whole life walking, riding and photographing the Wrekin. Best hill in Shropshire. Plus, you know you're nearly home when you see the Wrekin.
Written 22 June 2023
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Vivien W
29 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Quite a walk to the top, however, I made it and boy, it was worth it! Breath-taking views from every side. Had a lovely picnic at the top.
Written 6 May 2023
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Hi, is the walk up the Wrekin always do-able or are there restrictions at night? thinking of a late night walk as my son had a telescope for xmas!
Are the people in the half way house the people that own the Wrekin/land my nan and Granddad have lived in Wellington all their lives they are both 80 they would love to go up the Wrekin just one more time. Sadly their health isn't very good as they can't walk if I was to offer money to the owner could they take my grandparents up to the top and back down again via car? We would be there obviously is this something I can arrange?
odb30
Uffculme, UK126 contributions
I would try the council maybe they could help good luck hope someone can get them to the top 😀
Heather&Paul
Northamptonshire17 contributions
Do you need proper walking shoes for this walk and are there good paths?
alan h
Telford, UK25 contributions
advise decent shoes, very defined path plus small paths to explore
pennyhafod
Haverfordwest, UK26 contributions
My mum is 88 and has little sight. She hasn't been up wrekin for many years. She would love a revisit. I think that, taking our time, she could walk from half way up to the top.
Is there any time when vehicles are allowed access to give disabled visitors a helping hand?
angelz26
Derby, UK82 contributions
Hi sorry we only went up the Wrekin once but the guy at the halfway house was super helpful..maybe you could try there first before taking mum up?..good luck! And I hope you get her up there 😀
Ryan P
4 contributions
are there any cows or sheep grazing on the wrekin? taking my dog up and shes never seen live stock before...
Jack A
Telford, UK16 contributions
There shouldn't be - it's mostly woodland.
Depending on your access route, some of the footpaths cross fields where there's a slight chance of livestock, but it's mostly arable farming around the foot, and if you're just walking up any of the main routes you'll have no trouble.
sarahbr0wnie
Market Drayton, UK
Can you take the car half way up?
realmikedavies
Cheshire, UK44 contributions
The man who lives half way up drives his car up there, however, there is a farm gate across the track at the bottom and I didn’t notice if it was locked or not
Bunty B
Birmingham, UK500 contributions
Is the needle easy to find? I have also been told there is a bottomless pool is that easy to find?
Thank you
Jeremy C
Telford, UK38 contributions
the needle is just past the summit another 5 minutes walk to the west..small outcrop of rock with a gap for skinny people to climb through be very careful. alake? never heard of it..there is a reservoir by the car park quite small and not open to public.
How long does it take to get to the top and is there paths to follow? :-)
Jeremy C
Telford, UK38 contributions
path to the top is for vehicles going to tv mast so easy to follow and lots of other ways if you have a map. average time is 40 minutes. allow a bit more for stops.
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