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Burrow Hillfort loop — Shropshire Hills

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Burrow Hillfort loop — Shropshire Hills

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Burrow Hillfort loop — Shropshire Hills

03:39

12.5km

350m

Hiking

The Burrow Hillfort loop in the Shropshire Hills offers a moderate hiking experience, covering 7.7 miles (12.5 km) with an elevation gain of 1145 feet (349 metres). You can expect to complete it in about 3 hours and 39 minutes. The trail features varied terrain, from leisurely climbs to steep,…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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2.94 km

Burrow Hillfort

Highlight • Historical Site

Shropshire is famous for its Iron Age hillforts and this one is regarded by many as the best example. With three entrances, as well as four sets of ramparts and …

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8.52 km

Wart Hill summit and Iron Age hillfort

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It is a short but steep ascent up Wart Hill. With a distinctive conical shape, the hill is crowned by the ring of an Iron Age hill fort. Unfortunately, the …

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8.80 km

View of Burrow Hillfort

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Along this hilltop section, you are treated to a superb view of the Burrow Hillfort, as well as Hopesay and Aston on Clun. With the wind in your hair and …

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10.3 km

Hopesay Hill

Highlight • Natural

Attaining the 932-foot (284 m) summit of Hopesay Hill requires a steep climb out of Hopesay village. It's more than worth the thigh-burn though, because the views over Shropshire's hilly …

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12.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.71 km

3.08 km

2.76 km

1.37 km

536 m

Surfaces

7.58 km

2.76 km

1.58 km

331 m

213 m

Elevation

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Thursday 7 May

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7°C

59 %

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Burrow Hillfort loop — Shropshire Hills

Burrow Hillfort

Wart Hill summit and Iron Age hillfort

View of Burrow Hillfort

Hopesay Hill

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