The Wrekin

The Wrekin is a much loved local landmark and iconic of the Telford region. It is 407 meters high and on a clear day gives fabulous views across the whole area, including distant Snowdonia. There is also an Iron Age hill fort on the summit. It is quite possible to walk from the Hotel to the Wrekin on quiet country lanes and public footpaths (4.5 miles to the base of the hill and then 1.25 miles climb to the top.) The Wrekin visitors’ car park is a 7 mile drive from the Hotel. It is then a steep 1.5 mile walk to the summit on stony uneven paths.

Wenlock Edge

Wenlock Edge is a 15 mile long limestone escarpment running from South West to North East between Craven Arms and Much Wenlock (8 miles from Wroxeter). The Edge is the remains of a coral reef, so there are lots of opportunities for fossil hunting amongst the exposed rocks. At 330 metres high, The Edge contains many interesting features such as Flounder's Folly, Wilderhope Manor and Shipton Hall. There are way marked walks such as the Shropshire Way and bridleways such as The Jack Mytton Way. Local legend tells of a local robber and bandit named Ippikin, who buried his ill-gotten gains in the vicinity of the edge. 'Major's Leap' takes its unusual name from the spot where Major Smallman made his horse jump over the edge whilst trying to evade capture from the pursuing Roundheads. While Smallman survived, his mount died and his ghost still haunts there. There is parking and good views at Grid 574967.

The Lawley and Caer Caradoc

Whilst walking in Wroxeter visitors often have a fine view of two distinctive pyramid shaped hills close together in the distant South. These are The Lawley and Caer Caradoc (377 metres and 459 metres respectively) and each makes a fine walk offering spectacular views of then surrounding countryside. It is quite possible for the energetic to climb both hills in the same afternoon. The Hills are very close to Church Stretton which is about 15 miles from the hotel. There is parking at Grid 485968.

Long Mynd

The Long Mynd is 10 miles south of Shrewsbury, and has an area of over 8.5 square miles. The name Long Mynd literally means "Long Mountain". The eastern edge of the Long Mynd has many steep valleys, though it rises up to a heath land plateau on its western edge. North to south, it is approximately 7 miles long by 3 miles wide. The highest point on the Long Mynd is Pole Bank at a height of 516 metres. An old track way, the Port Way, runs along the length of the ridge. Much of the top of the Long Mynd is covered in heather, but it also possible to find wild bilberries (known locally as whinberries).
Along the western edge of the Long Mynd, above the village of Asterton, is a popular centre for gliding and hang-gliding. Carding Mill Valley, above Church Stretton, cuts into the side of the Long Mynd and offers walks to the top of the escarpment and stunning views. It's in the care of the National Trust and is free to enter, although visitors have to pay to park.