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Explore Haughmond Hill
(Average user rating: 4 unrated 3.9/5)

Welcome to Haughmond Hill

Follow the trails out to the front of the hill for commanding views across the River Severn and Shrewsbury to the South Shropshire and Welsh hills beyond.

Walking trails

There are four walking trails on the hill, the Geo and Corbett trails are suitable for buggies and mobility scooters.

Wilfred's Walk and Henry's Hike are longer walks which are rocky and rooty and can be muddy.

Cafe

Pine Tops cafe is open Wednesdays - Sundays and on bank holidays. Core hours are 9am-2pm with longer hours at weekends and in the summer.

 

What do other visitors say?

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Too many dogs off their leads, my dog is always kept on a lead (and with plenty of lead may i add - and he is quite happy with it) but there has been a rise in the amount of dogs that keep attacking mine when they are off a lead, when I argue with their owners they always say 'oh they are only playing' (when its teeth are out and its going for my dogs neck - right oh!) If people want to leave dogs off a lead - go in a field - not where others are walking as its not fair on my dog! If this continues we will be going elsewhere, which is a shame as its only a few idiots that ruin it for everyone - please can the FC enforse a rule?

Anonymous, 7/May/2013

I'm sorry you did not enjoy your walk at Haughmond Hill and would agree that often dog owners forget that some people, dogs and children in particular, are wary of dogs and do not wish to be approached no matter how friendly a dog may be. We would like our woods to be enjoyed by all our visitors. We welcome responsible dog walkers in our woods and ask visitors too keep their dogs under close control (within sight and able to call to heel). It is a policy decision not to insist that all dogs are kept on a lead right across the woodlands. However I do believe that it would be sociable and safety conscious to put dogs on a lead when around the cafe and car park area and this would also give an element of control on dog fouling issues. Haughmond Hill is a beautiful place for people to visit with and without dogs I would just ask that some consideration is shown for other visitors and the woods.

Forestry Commission Response

Hello, I am trying to find information on collecting firewood. We have a small woodburner and would love to collect fallen branches and sticks while walking but we are unsure as to if we are allowed to do this. Can you give me some information on this please, maybe telling me of any kind of licence we can buy which would allow us to collect wood this way. Many thanks for your help.

Mrs Lambert, 6/May/2013

Sorry we don't issue firewood collection licences in this part of the country. Deadwood is a vital part of the forest cycle providing habitat and food for invertebrates and fungi at the bottom of the food chain.

Forestry Commission Response

With your coming parking charges I predict that all the gateways into the surrounding fields, which I have to use daily will be blocked by people dodging the charges, not to mention the cutting up of the verges and danger caused due to parking in the narrow lanes :( Not going to be so good for people who actually live here.

Dave, 5/Mar/2013

We will monitor the situation Dave and work with local communities to limit the effect on our neighbors as much as possible.

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Advice for visitors

What's Here?

  • Parking (chargeable)
  • Baby Changing
    • Baby changing facilities are available in the all access toilet which is open the same hours as the cafe.
  • Cafe
    • Pine Tops Cafe is open Wednesday - Sunday and bank holidays. Core hours are 9am - 2pm with longer hours at weekends and in the summer.
  • Dogs
    • Haughmond Hill welcomes responsible dog walkers, please be aware that many families use the site and children are often wary of dogs.
  • Easy Access
    • Haughmond Hill has two easy access trails, the Corbett and Geo trails. there is an all access toilet which is open the same hours as the cafe.
  • Horse riding
    • Riding is permitted on forest roads.
  • Information
    • Leaflets with maps of the Hill are available to buy from the cafe for 80p.
  • Litter bin
    • Please take your litter home with you
  • Ancient Monuments
    • Haughmond Hill is home to an Iron Age enclosure and a medieval ring work.
  • Orienteering
    • A permanent course has been devised by Wrekin Orienteers. Courses are suitable for beginners and maps can be bought from Pine Tops Cafe for approximately £1.50.
  • Parking
    • Parking is currently free but charging will start in mid-April 2013.
  • Picnic
    • There are numerous picnic tables in the car park and a couple on the front of the hill on Wilfred's Walk.
  • Play area
    • We are starting to introduce opportunities for play by creating natural play spaces.
  • Trail (easy)
    • There are two easy access Walking trails in this woodland. the Corbett Trail and the Geo Trail.
  • Trail (moderate)
    • Henry's Hike and Wilfred's Walk are moderate trails. Both have rocky and rooty sections and can be muddy.
  • Viewpoint
    • There are stunning views from the end of the Geo-trail, Wilfreds Walk and Henry's Hike.
  • Toliets
    • The toilets are currently open the same hours as the Cafe.
More about what's here

Location

OS Grid ref: SJ 545 147
Postcode: SY4 4PW

Get directions

Contact

Georgina Sharp
Recreation Ranger
01584 813826
georgina.sharp@­forestry.gsi.gov.uk

Opening & Parking

Opening Times:
The car park is open
6am to 7pm 1st November-28th February.
6am - 8:30pm 1st March - 31st October.
Parking
Parking is currently free but charging will start in mid-April 2013.
Discovery Pass
Discovery Passes for this site will be available for sale in April 2013.

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