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Wellington in the County of The Wrekin (formerly in Shropshire) was awarded Walkers are Welcome status in June, 2010.
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We are developing a page containing links to those local businesses who wish to
state that they welcome walkers. If you run a local business and would like to be
included please contact us by clicking on the appropriate link on this page .
Wellington
Wellington is an historic market town dating back to the 6th century. There is still a thriving market which is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
The famous local landmark of The Wrekin, a 407 metre high hill of mostly volcanic rock, lies within a forty minute walk from the centre of town. There are the remains of an Iron Age Hill Fort to see on the path on the way to the top and then there is a spectacular 360 degree panorama of the surrounding countryside from the summit.
Next to The Wrekin is the smaller hill of the Ercall and there is a network of paths and walks around this beautiful area full of bluebells in May and bilberries higher up in summer.
The World Heritage Site of Ironbridge is a two hour walk downhill from The Wrekin
Between Wellington and The Wrekin there is the National Trust property Sunnycroft, a suburban gentleman's residence from the late Victorian era.
Wellington's Railway Station has direct trains from London, Birmingham, Shrewsbury, Aberystwyth, Holyhead and Chester. The station at Holyhead gives direct access to the Dublin ferries. Birmingham International station has a monorail link to Birmingham Airport.
There are buses from other parts of Telford and elsewhere in Shropshire. National Express coaches stop in Telford Town Centre, which is a short bus or train ride away.
Wellington is on National Cycle Route 81 which runs from Aberystwyth via Shrewsbury, Telford and Wolverhampton to Sandwell continuing to Birmingham on National Cycle Route 5. Currently, the short section between Albrighton and Codsall is only a proposed route.
Wellington is easily reached from Junctions 6 or 7 of the M54.
There are several hotels, inns and B&Bs in and around Wellington.
Under construction- please visit again for more details of local walks
Wellington Town Council, with input from Wellington History Group and from us, is about to publish a new Wellington leaflet. The leaflet gives a flavour of the history of the town on one side and details some local walks on the other.If you find any obstructions or problems on our local paths please tell us. We can't promise a speedy resolution, but the more evidence we have of problems, the more pressure we can exert.
The Shropshire Way is a 139 mile (224 km) circular route through Shropshire. It is way-marked using a white buzzard symbol on a black background. The local section comes through Allscott and Aston and ascends the west side of The Wrekin. It joins the summit path near the Halfway House. It then crosses the summit, continues over Little Hill and descends to a minor road which it follows to Little Wenlock.
The Hope House Way is a 335 mile (539km) long-distance walk through mid Wales and the Marches. It is a circular route, with its official start and finish by the Community Clock in the Market Square in Wellington. The route was created by the Rotary Club of The Wrekin in order to raise funds for the Hope House Children's Hospices. The start of the route ascends The Wrekin, and continues down the ridge on the Shropshire Way route. It follows the Shropshire Way towards Little Wenlock. The end of the route also passes over The Wrekin.
The Hutchison Way is a 19mile (30km) route from Wellington to Newport. It is named in honour of late former Chief Executive of (the then) Wrekin Council, David Hutchison. It is way-marked using named maroon arrows on a white disc. The route starts outside Wellington Town Civic and Leisure Centre. It goes to the foot of The Wrekin, skirts the base of the Ercall and continues via the Golf course to Steeraway Farm. It then heads off in the direction of Telford Town Centre.
The Silkin Way is a 14 mile (22km) walking and cycling route, partly on the line of old railway tracks, running across Telford from north to south. It starts at Bratton, just north of Wellington and goes through Dothill, passing just behind the Princess Royal Hospital on its way to Leegomery. It eventually arrives via Telford Town Centre, at Coalport in the Ironbridge Gorge.
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Last updated 6th September 2010