The Wrekin
 
 
 
 
 

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Municipality Shropshire (UK)
Height [m] 407
Primary factor [m] 299
Approx. point 30 U 546574 5840834 - located to the east, north of the lake White Sitch.
Secondary factor [km] 19.5
Approx. point 30 U 515553 5822862 - located to the south-west, on the north ridge of Caer Caradoc Hill.
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  UTM: 30 U 530332 5835577
    Lat/Lon: N52°40'09.4" W2°33'05.2"
Description

The Wrekin is a very distinct piece of rock located just west of the West Midlands town Telford. There are a number of well worn paths leading to the summit, indicating that this is a popular top for an evening or week-end walk. There's a telecomm installation close to the summit.

Main photo  The Wrekin seen from north.
Routes The Wrekin from north-east
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Visits 29.03.2012