Henrys Hike

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Follow the red waymarkers on a walk across the central plateau of the hill taking in views of the Wrekin to the east.

The trail has rocky sections and exposed roots but is mostly flat. Expect the trail to be muddy seasonally and after rain.

During the Battle of Shrewsbury in 1403 Henry IV's armies amassed on and around the hill having marched from Worcester.

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How to get there:

Henrys Hike can be started from Haughmond Hill Car Park and Picnic Site in Haughmond Hill which is part of The Marches. Shrewsbury is the nearest town or village.

Take the Shrewsbury to Newport road, B5062, turn right after Haughmond Abbey. After 500m, turn right again into the car park.

OS Grid Reference: SJ 545 147
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

You can also access this trail through Haughmond Hill Car Park and Picnic Site.

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User Comments

3 Stars
My children & I love to walk Haughmond. Would dog owners please stop throwing bags containing dog mess into the trees & under growth & take it home for desposal

Keen walker, 23/Feb/2010

5 Stars
Not sure what John Jones means as I've never seen Haughmond Hill so busy with people enjoying themselves in the 33 years I've been using the hill. The only downside is the amount of dog mess, the closer to the car park the worse it is.

Andy, 29/Dec/2009

1 Star
Haughmond Hill was once a beautiful place now it is a area of devastation. I have been going up the hill for 65 years It makes me so sad to know that my grandchildren will not enjoy the area as I did at their age