
Explore an ancient Iron Age hill fort with impressive earthwork defenses and panoramic views across the Shropshire countryside.
Venue Type
Outdoor
Typical visit duration
1-3 hours
Booking
Walk-in
Well worth a visit for a stunning walk. We were lucky that the bluebells were out (and there were loads!) and the sun was shining. Also saw some birds of prey flying around. Lots of steps and undulating hills
I love a good piece of history and this is one. So many hillforts across the country, I need to visit more. The grand scale of the earthworks always blows my mind and this one is no different. Parking is limited on a very narrow lane, although it was quiet when we visited and I easily parked an L200 4x4 there. The walk up through the western entrance is awesome, with the ramparts peeling off either side of you, you can feel what approaching this would have been like. The information boards are very informative. We walked a loop of the top as well as taking the steps down the ramparts to look at the ponds. The central area is fenced off to keep the sheep in but you can access it via the eastern entrance if you want to walk in middle. It was quiet when we visited, a little bit of litter, which is annoying. It is NOT disabled friendly, as you can imagine.
great experience, the place is full of history and surrounded by beautiful countryside views, it's amazing to think this iron fort has been for thousands of years, you can really feel the history as you walking around. The walk to the top is short but steep so good shoes are must, once you reached the top the 360 degree view is worth it, perfect photos to sit or to sit and enjoy quiet. Very peaceful not crowded at all and great place if you enjoy nature or ancient history, there's free parking nearby Overall a lovely outdoor spot for calm walk, fresh air and bit of heritage.
Enormous and quite incredible that it's survived from when it was built nearly 3,000 years ago during the Iron Age 800BC to 43AD. It's difficult to appreciate from ground level but there are excellent information boards to help you have an idea of life in it. Much of this comes from excavations in 1939. There's a small car park right next to the entrance. It would certainly take well over 30 minutes to walk all around it but worthwhile even just for the fine views. An extra interesting fact is that the locally born great WWI poet Wilfred Owen completed his army training here and as trenches were dug and explosives used, that has affected the features a little.
A well used walking spot with interesting history. We used it as a nice spot to eat a packed lunch and didn't do the full walk around, but still found it interesting to see and take in. There is a small 'car park' by the entrance. We were the only people parked there but would only fit 5 - 6 vehicles. Requires a short drive on a single track road to reach if visiting by car.
Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026
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This venue was last updated on 28 September 2026
