Clee Hill has the great advantage that you can drive up a very long way (saving your weary legs) and then park and get out for a walk with spectacular views straight from the car park.

Can you drive to the top of Clee Hill?

If you are travelling from Ludlow toward the village of Clee Hill on the A4117 road there is a turn on your left through the settlement of Dhustone and you can follow this road almost to the top. Your mother can still enjoy the views from where the road runs out. Hope this helps.

Can you drive up Brown Clee Hill?

When planning a trip to Brown Clee Hill, don't be fooled that Google Maps shows you can drive all the way up the service Road to the transmitter. This would make it a 5 min walk, but the road is restricted and there's a locked gate where it meets the main road.

What can you see from Clee Hill?

Views. Views from the west of the hills spread as far as Snowdonia and Cadair Idris, the Brecon Beacons, the Black Mountains, The Long Mynd, Stiperstones Shropshire's third highest peak, Corndon Hill and Radnor Forest.

Where do you park to walk up Clee Hill?

Walk - Brown Clee Hill - SYR. Parking is in a roadside layby opposite a picnic area about 1km to the west of Cleobury North. Heading south on the B4364, turn right in Cleobury North following the one way street, then take the minor road on the left.

Hiking Titterstone clee hill in the Shropshire hills, Why is there a golf ball on the top?

What is the highest point in Shropshire?

Brown Clee – Abdon Burf 540m, SO593867. The highest point in Shropshire.

What are the domes on Clee Hill?

A pair of Radar domes, reminiscent of large golf balls, on the top of Titterstone Clee Hill. The larger of the two is part of the National Air Traffic Services (NATS) radar network, it monitors all aircraft within a 100-mile radius.

How high is Clee Hill?

Titterstone Clee Hill, sometimes referred to as Titterstone Clee or, incorrectly, Clee Hill (which is the lower hill to the southeast), is a prominent hill in the rural English county of Shropshire, rising at the summit to 533 metres (1,749 ft) above sea level.

How many counties can you see from Clee Hill?

It is said locally that on a clear day, from the summit of the Clee Hill, you are able to see 7 counties.

Where is the Wrekin in Telford?

The Wrekin /ˈriːkɪn/ is a hill in east Shropshire, England. It is located some five miles (8 km) west of Telford, on the border between the unitary authorities of Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin.

What rock is Clee Hill?

The Clee Hills are an area of carboniferous rocks lying within the core of a fold. More than 30 metres of Upper Carboniferous coal measures comprising shales, mudstones, sandstones and thin coal seams overlie a thick layer of dolerite.

Was Clee Hill a volcano?

Investigations have led to some individuals to claim that Titterstone Clee was once an active volcano. However, this was conclusively shown to be incorrect in the 1930s when exposures clearly revealed an intrusive origin for the igneous rock which is found beneath the higher ground.

Who owns Clee Hill?

For the first half of its life Clee Hill Plant was privately owned by aptly named Plant family but in 1989 it was acquired by NSM plc, a large industrial group whose core business was mining and the extraction of coal and other minerals.

Why is Clee Hill on the Mappa Mundi?

Titterstone Clee Hill named on the "The Mappa Mundi".

The aim of the Titterstone Clee Heritage Trust is to put Titterstone Clee back into it's rightful place. By raising public awareness of it's rich natural history and heritage.

Can you wild camp in Shropshire Hills?

They are very similar to hills in the Scottish Borders, and the little valley which runs down into Little Stretton - called Ashes Hollow is impressive and quite craggy - and has some fab wild camping spots if anyone would care to have a night up there.

How hilly is Shropshire?

The Shropshire Hills, located in the Welsh Marches, are relatively high: the highest point in the county, Brown Clee Hill, near Ludlow, has an altitude of 540 metres (1,772 ft). This gives Shropshire the 13th highest hill per county in England.

How long is the Shropshire Way?

In January 2016 Shropshire Council and the newly reformed Shropshire Way Association began work on the Shropshire Way Main Route Project to use parts of the existing routes to create two main loops (north and south) thus forming the Shropshire Way Main Route, a 190 mile long-distance path.

Is Shropshire in the Midlands?

The West Midlands are at the Heart of England. ... West Midlands includes Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire.

How long does it take to climb the Wrekin Telford?

The Wrekin lies about five miles west of Telford, on the minor road between Cluddley and Little Wenlock. The walk is about five miles (8km), easy woodland walking, followed by a stiffish climb to the summit. Allow about three hours.

Can you walk around the Wrekin?

The Wrekin Hill Circular is a 4 mile loop trail located near Telford, Shropshire, England that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail.

Is parking at the Wrekin free?

The Wrekin is great for all ages, its great exercise, its a bit hard going in places, but once you have reached the summit the views are amazing. Its dog friendly and car parking is free.