View of The Wrekin (West Side) – View of the Wrekin loop from Little Wenlock

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View of The Wrekin (West Side) – View of the Wrekin loop from Little Wenlock

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View of The Wrekin (West Side) – View of the Wrekin loop from Little Wenlock

01:19

12.3km

180m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

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2.78 km

View of Shropshire Hills

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3.59 km

Private Woodland Trail, Shropshire Hills National Landscape

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Fast flowing downhill, very tricky in places so take it carefully the first couple of times.

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6.42 km

View of The Wrekin (West Side)

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West side view of Wrekin on the way around.

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9.60 km

Forest Glen Car Park (The Wrekin)

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A good base from which to walk up the Wrekin. This is a free car park but often gets busy during weekend and summer days.

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11.2 km

View of The Wrekin and Shropshire Hills

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Nice view and wrecking and hills on south

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11.2 km

View of The Needles Eye on The Wrekin and Wenlock Edge

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11.3 km

View of the Wrekin

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A steep climb from either end, a great view awaits you at the top.

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12.3 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

443 m

205 m

138 m

Surfaces

7.12 km

4.57 km

459 m

189 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

18°C

9°C

87 %

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View of The Wrekin (West Side) – View of the Wrekin loop from Little Wenlock

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View of The Wrekin (West Side)

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