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Hawkstone Park Follies loop from Weston-under-Redcastle

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Weston-Under-Redcastle

Hawkstone Park Follies loop from Weston-under-Redcastle

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Hawkstone Park Follies loop from Weston-under-Redcastle

01:32

5.54km

100m

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Embark on an easy 3.4-mile (5.5 km) hike through Hawkstone Park Follies, a historic woodland landscape in Shropshire. This loop, with an elevation gain of 336 feet (102 metres), takes about 1 hour and 32 minutes to complete. You will discover soft red sandstone cliffs, deep woods, and panoramic views,…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Hawkstone Park Follies

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Hawkstone Park Follies were a favourite destination for Victorians, and just as enjoyable to visit today. This strange collection of rocky outcrops and landscaped gardens around the ruins of a …

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2.28 km

Hawkstone Obelisk (Sir Rowland Hill Monument)

Highlight • Historical Site

A lovely spot for a picnic, atop a wooded, grassy hill above the park, the obelisk at Hawkstone was built to commemorate Sir Rowland Hill, the first Protestant Lord Mayor …

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The Grotto at Hawkstone Park

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A series of caves and passages excavated from soft sandstone makes up the mysterious and magical grotto at Hawkstone Park. The windows would once have been stained glass, and the …

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.22 km

2.02 km

1.18 km

107 m

Surfaces

4.24 km

1.14 km

107 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 7 May

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