I love a good walk and a hill and whilst staying with friends nearby they suggested a walk up The Wrekin. Its May so everything is a verdant green, birds are merrily chirping all around, we hear a cookoo in the near distance. We went up the main path on the way up, cafè closed, check opening hours if you are expecting a coffee, and past quite a few people of middle to latter ages running up and down (great that people are looking after themselves). What a great hill to use. We past the info board re the fort on the way up, Britonic history was not written back then / at the time, so we only have the Romans accounts of what we were doing and what we were called (what did the Romans ever do for us, lol!) Apart from the board there are no further illustrations further up or reconstruction. On the day we walked the views from the top were amazing, 360' we got rained on and you could see the rain clouds over parts of the surrounding countryside, its definitely worth the walk. The Trig point has been beautified, it looks great now. It May weather you can imagine our ancient forefathers looking out from the ramparts at the lands around, what a green and verdant land. The fort though harkens back to when we were tribal and only really knew the lands around, and our tribal neighbours were not necessarily friends, hence the fort. So enjoy the walk, the birds, the greenery and I hope you have a great day. Wellington LA21 wrote; The Wrekin is a scheduled ancient monument with a human history that dates back beyond the Iron Age to 1000BC, when roundhouses appear to have been constructed on the hill for the first time. Archaeological evidence suggests that a small cluster of these buildings were burnt down in about 450BC, an act that may have led to the construction of the first defences on the hill at a similar date. The earthen mounds of two the entrances to the hillfort (Hell Gate and Heaven Gate) and the remains of their associated guard rooms are still visible on the north-east side of the hill top, with further remnants of other entrances surviving around the south-west of the structure. The main phase of occupation appears to have been in the 400 years leading up to the Roman Invasion, when The Wrekin may have been the principal hillfort of the Celtic Cornovii tribe, whose kingdom stretched from The Wirral to South Shropshire. It is likely that the tribe derived much of its wealth from agriculture and evidence suggests that most of the population of the Cornovii kingdom resided in farmsteads scattered across the Severn Valley rather than being confined to the hill itself. It could be that The Cornovii viewed their hillforts as an indication to others of tribal status and The Wrekin may only have been occupied seasonally or at times of great danger for the tribe. The hillforts of the Cornovii probably had a number of uses and some also served as cattle stockades, while others appear to have had a religious function. The Wrekin’s tenure as a functioning hillfort appears to have ended in the Spring of AD 47, when Legio XIV Gemina of the Roman Army reached the area, during their attempt to invade the entirety of Great Britain. In the 1990s, a used Roman javelin head of the kind used in frontal assaults on hillforts was discovered in Heaven’s Gate, but this find is not necessarily evidence of a pitch battle with the Cornovii. The attack on The Wrekin may have been a symbolic display of Roman military power and the tribe could have viewed the Roman invasion as a potential trading opportunity and a source of greater security. It is likely the former population of the hillfort migrated to the Roman fortress at Wroxeter, which later became known as Viroconium-Cornoviorum (Viroconium of the Cornovii) a name that may have been transferred from The Wrekin hillfort itself. The town was founded around 90 AD on the site of the fortress, after the Roman Army had left for their new base at Deva (Chester). As a consequence, military control of the area effectively ceased and the Cornovii were left to administer their affairs again.

The Wrekin is a great place to visit if your looking for great views out across the county's on a good day. It's a steep climb up the 1335 feet but well worth it. The average person will make their way to the summit in about an hour but coming down is a bit easier. There is a cafe open open on selected days and times about a third of the way up. Take some of your own drinks incase. Be aware parking at busy times may be a bit stressful. Many find spots on the side of the road but there are 2 paying car parks which are a nightmare as the machine is usually out of order and it's hard to get a signal to pay online Both are AMPR which not sure if you'll be fined if you drive in and out without finding a spot.

Stunning Hill, I walked up the steep south western side and went down the main route on my way down to The Ercall. Views go on for miles on a clear day and it has a really interesting summit. I successfully passed through The Needle's Eye for the first time as well. Cool looking Trig Pillar and a hill fort to learn about. Highly Recommended.

Great location for a quick getaway out from Birmingham City after work. Beautiful sunrise and sunset landscapes, clean and fresh air, great for photographers, cyclists and walking in general. Recomandation is to have a bin bag for your rubbish, entry level boots will do the work, 1-2 litters of water, some protein and energy bar and enjoy the views 🤩

Absolutely amazing place with stunning view of 17 counties. If you lucky enough to climb the summit in a good weather you can see absolutely stunning view. And so many places to enjoy the view away from the crowd which can be at the top. Mid way down you can pop to the shop and have some nice drink and ice cream. It is a bit of a push to your calves on the way up and quads on the way down, especially mid way through the climb. But it’s very straight forward hike.