WAY SOUTH SECTION About Stage 10a: Wellington to Haughmond 12 miles

Wellington Market Square

Wellington Carved owl at Instead of by-passing Wellington the Shropshire Way now goes through the centre of this Haughmond Hill historic market town. Few vestiges remain of its medieval past, the fortunes of the inhabitants After the climb it is worth taking the path to the having been influenced by the ever changing viewpoint for a good panorama of economic climate. From livestock markets, light with the Shropshire Hills beyond. There are engineering and toy manufacturing to brewing the remains of a hill fort on a small mound and and mining, the townscape of Wellington has the point from which Queen Eleanor, the wife changed to keep pace with new demands. The of Henry IV, is reputed to have watched the New Town development threatened progress of the in 1403. Wellington’s independence in 1974 but in recent The site of the battle is about 2 miles to the years there has been a resurgence of local pride Northwest. and the market provides a magnet for visitors. It is possible to get information and a Dothill Nature Reserve unique sight of the quarry workings from a viewing platform on your way to the Forestry This tranquil reserve comprises three main Commission carpark. Refreshments are areas, Dothill Pool, Tee Lake and Beanhill Valley available here. each with its own special character. With lakes, streams, woods and open meadows, it is a haven for wildlife and provides habitats for diverse species.

Here the Shropshire Way Main Route joins the Silkin Way, a heritage walking & cycling route from Bratton in the North to Coalport in the South. It largely follows a green corridor created from dry canal beds and disused railway lines.

Haughmond Hill Quarry

shropshireway.org.uk Stage 10a: Wellington to Haughmond Hill

B5062 River Roden

Holly Coppice Sugdon

Rodington Heath Quarry (disused) Douglas Leap A49 viewpoint HAUGHMOND Hunkington U ngton HILL A442 Bratton The Criftin Shawbirch Sewage Works B5063 River Dothill Severn Canal Admaston A5223 (disused) Downton Withington

B4394 Walcot Tern River A5 Wellington

Leaton Quarry Sunnycroft WHITCHURCH

B5061 ELLESMERE A5 0 KILOMETRES 1 2 Junc 7 Arleston Retail M54 Park Cluddley 1 0 MILES /2 1 B5061 Junc 6 Ercall Wood Buckatree Shropshire Way Footpaths Bridleways Aston Hotel SHREWSBURY Haughmond Hill Wellington Wrekin TELFORD Golf Club Limekiln Wood Open Access land Shop Ironbridge Visitor Information Centre Place of Worship Café Caravan/Camping Site Bridges Public House Museum Wilderhope Toilets Car Parking BISHOP'S CASTLE Building of Historical Interest Railway Station Wheathill Castle English Heritage National Trust Gardens Visitor Attractions Forestry Commission Hill summit Youth Hostel

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