Wrekin Woodland Trail – The Ercall Bluebell Woods loop from Wellington

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Wrekin Woodland Trail – The Ercall Bluebell Woods loop from Wellington

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Wrekin Woodland Trail – The Ercall Bluebell Woods loop from Wellington

05:14

18.2km

450m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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717 m

Wrekin Woodland Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

come to enjoy natural beauty on the sunrise

Tip by

8.03 km

Wenlock's Wood

Forest

8.98 km

Gibbon's Coppice

Forest

12.0 km

View of Telford, Shrewsbury, and the Shropshire Hills from Little Hill

Highlight • Forest

From this spot, you get a nice view on Telford, Shrewsbury and Shropshire Hills. Enjoy!

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13.6 km

Woodland Trails on the Foothills of The Wrekin

Highlight • Viewpoint

This majestic woodland located on the slopes of some of the most stunning mountains in the Shropshire Hills is a unique and wonderful place for a walk. The trees rise up high above you as you make your way along a magical footpath, make sure to peek through the trees and enjoy far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside.

Tip by

15.0 km

Forest Glen Car Park (The Wrekin)

Highlight • Parking

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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16.5 km

The Ercall Bluebell Woods

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Ercall is a small hill immediately north of the Wrekin and falls within the same conservation site. Once extensively quarried, it's now a wonderful place to ramble about. The woodlands are home to many species of birds and insects. The exposed quarried areas are rich in plant life, bringing birds and butterflies en masse. In spring, the bluebells here are exceptional.

Tip by

18.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.77 km

3.97 km

3.17 km

3.10 km

1.21 km

Surfaces

6.40 km

4.61 km

3.26 km

2.41 km

1.54 km

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

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Wednesday 28 October

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Comments

April 27, 2024,The Wrekin loop from Wellington

Absolutely gutted my phone didnt record the rest of this hike back to the car. This route was the most strenuous route i have ever done and i completely Snowdon last year. The last incline was dangerous if you are not well eqquiped. However the feeling when you complete this is brilliant!🥾🥾