Walks in Shropshire: Climbing the Wrekin

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Richard Vobes

Richard Vobes

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@BenStimpsonAuthor
@BenStimpsonAuthor Жыл бұрын
I keep coming back to this video... I'm seriously looking at moving to the Telford area and I'm an avid hiker/walker. I moved recently away from my regular trail that I walked everyday and I'm sorely missing it. The Wrekin would be an amazing daily walk. thankyou Richard for doing all these videos
@rmg5111
@rmg5111 4 жыл бұрын
Love the Wrekin great place for proper exercise
@turbostream7925
@turbostream7925 4 жыл бұрын
I went up the Wrekin as a teenager with my late dad & older brother. I still have the photo displayed of us half way up. I walked it again one winter a few years ago & can happly report the views are stunning. I probably will go back again this winter.
@johnr7769
@johnr7769 7 жыл бұрын
When I visit my daughter who lives in Albrighton, I like to travel down the M54 early on a sunny morning. As I progress along the motorway, the Wrekin appears from around a bend just like a sleeping dragon lit up by the rising sun. It is a magnificent sight.
@RichardVobes
@RichardVobes 7 жыл бұрын
I am up and down the M54 all the time and when I see the Wrekin I know I am nearly at Harriet's house in Shrewsbury.
@keanestar07
@keanestar07 6 жыл бұрын
I live in Telford when I come back off holiday when I see the Wrekin in the distance I know I'm nearly home
@lilypodglamourpose3470
@lilypodglamourpose3470 5 жыл бұрын
Hey John I love anything to do with walking around the world but I love the fact that they have a lot of people at the wrekin x and I love walking up and down the wrekin it's good experience and fitness levels I'm not saying that you will need good energy levels xx 😅😅😅😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🔛🔛🔛🔝🔝🔝🔝🛐🛐🛐⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️Hey John how are you doing today mate xc
@lilypodglamourpose3470
@lilypodglamourpose3470 5 жыл бұрын
John I hate the hot weather in my country because its not that the bees start coming out and the wasps and tbh I have never ever ever been hurt by a wasp or bee x
@catherinelodge1919
@catherinelodge1919 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Your talks have been a great help as well as entertaining. We are visiting Shropshire for a few days break and we have really benefited from your videos. Much appreciated!
@RichardVobes
@RichardVobes 2 жыл бұрын
Fabulous! Thank you.
@tallpojjy
@tallpojjy 3 жыл бұрын
This is wonderful, shame the weather closed-in but still wonderful to see the walk and the views. Thank you.
@traceystickland-mottram8021
@traceystickland-mottram8021 4 жыл бұрын
Hello! Only just found this video but it's excellent as is your Caer Caradoc one. Love the Wrekin, a familiar landmark from where I live over the border in Staffordshire and travelling out to Shrewsbury.👌
@RichardVobes
@RichardVobes 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@davidrose1847
@davidrose1847 Жыл бұрын
Been 5 times from Wombourne Bus and Train to Wellington, then walk from Train Station to Summit. Don't think I could do it now due to Chronic Tendonitis. Thank God for Pieces on KZbin
@SimonBrown
@SimonBrown 7 жыл бұрын
A promising start weather wise but a bit of a cloudy conclusion. It looks like a great place to visit. I didn't realise the Wrekin was a volcanic formation, very interesting. Thanks
@RichardVobes
@RichardVobes 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Simon - another for your list. One a sunny day the views are fabulous.
@terrysparrow2648
@terrysparrow2648 3 жыл бұрын
Just discovered your Channel Richard, and enjoying it! All started with Shrewsbury as I searched that after being a Soldier there in 1983/84. Loved your tour of the Town, didnt appreciate the place back then so it was a really interesting video! The Wrekin here we learned our Map reading skills around here!
@RichardVobes
@RichardVobes 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Terry. Welcome aboard. I must go back to Shropshire and explore more when the restrictions are over.
@nigeljones8202
@nigeljones8202 3 жыл бұрын
Great video again. Stunning views, hopefully doing next month. Cheers 👍
@mickyjb2003
@mickyjb2003 6 жыл бұрын
Hi RV, Excellent vlog, I have been past the Wrekin absolutely loads of times. From being a young lad going to Shrewsbry on a steam train ,train spotting. But I have never climbed it, you have enthused me to do it,thankyou. Regards.
@RichardVobes
@RichardVobes 6 жыл бұрын
Oh you must - although it does get busy at times because it is quite popular. Have fun and thanks for watching!
@junehall7649
@junehall7649 3 жыл бұрын
Oh what a shame re the weather. You must return as the views are stunning. You can see for miles. You must visit Clee Hill. Clent. Ludlow too if you ever return. You'd love Shropshire. Lots of villages & churches.
@trecker59
@trecker59 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Richard another great & informative vid, I have walked the long mynd a few times but never the Wrekin. Thanks for that. Pete.
@RichardVobes
@RichardVobes 5 жыл бұрын
It's a pleasure Pete. Well worth a trip up, although it does get quite busy. The Long Mynd is a far better walk in my opinion with fabulous views, but the old hillfort is worth a visit for sure on top of the Wrekin, and it is such a famous landmark.
@tamaragostelow9035
@tamaragostelow9035 7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful ... thank you !
@RichardVobes
@RichardVobes 7 жыл бұрын
Tamara Gostelow my pleasure! Thanks for watching.
@ramibu239
@ramibu239 5 жыл бұрын
Another great vid Richard! Steep walk but a beautiful one. Sorry the weather changed on you. Loved the history, the story & the poem. And even though you couldnt see a great distance due to the clouds I did enjoy the view of the patchwork fields below!
@RichardVobes
@RichardVobes 5 жыл бұрын
It is a much better walk on a nicer day of course!
@mickymantle3233
@mickymantle3233 5 жыл бұрын
Mmm that's areal magical walk.
@RichardVobes
@RichardVobes 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much
@og0666
@og0666 4 жыл бұрын
Calm down 🔞
@bevmarks9921
@bevmarks9921 7 жыл бұрын
In the mid-1960s, I drove a Short Wheel Base Land Rover, towing a 1 tonne Diesel Generator, up a narrow track, not unlike the one you started on - to the Transmitting Station (both Radio and TV) for Outside Broadcast comms links which we used to establish several times a year... Probably one of the most challenging drives we ever did, except perhaps up to the radio station above Swansea.
@RichardVobes
@RichardVobes 7 жыл бұрын
Oh how fascinating - I was walking in your footsteps then! :)
@og0666
@og0666 4 жыл бұрын
No one asked
@MrGreatplum
@MrGreatplum 6 жыл бұрын
I went up the Wrekin when I was on an a level geography field trip to Shrewsbury - it’s a hard Hill to climb! Thanks for the video!
@RichardVobes
@RichardVobes 6 жыл бұрын
Oh it is easy, Matthew. There is a metalled road to follow. :)
@mokhan8146
@mokhan8146 5 жыл бұрын
Too many flies this time of the year. Spoils the fun
@sorryofficer1
@sorryofficer1 3 жыл бұрын
If we walk the Wrekin we usually take a left at the fence just where you met the jogger. A bit steeper but a more direct route to the top. We sometimes take a small picnic and sit on the rocks looking over towards Wenlock Edge.
@suziesmgmr
@suziesmgmr 2 ай бұрын
Thank you
@neilwilliams2409
@neilwilliams2409 6 жыл бұрын
Lovely walk this one done it many times. You should have gone through the needles eye. Nice one Richard. Shropshire is a lovely country.
@RichardVobes
@RichardVobes 6 жыл бұрын
Maybe next I shall! If I am feeling brave! Thanks.
@neilwilliams2409
@neilwilliams2409 6 жыл бұрын
Your still slim enough boy.!!!!!!!. The tale of the giant also says he emptied is shoes . That is said to of created the Ercall and Primrose hill. The two smaller hills either side of the Wrekin. Good interesting videos. I enjoyed the Battlefields video. Never been there but worked at the Battlefield enterprise park in its construction. Thanks for your work.
@og0666
@og0666 4 жыл бұрын
What
@getzenman
@getzenman 7 жыл бұрын
I think you are really finding your style. Well done sir.
@RichardVobes
@RichardVobes 7 жыл бұрын
getzenman Thanks Scott! Just to find enough income to keep going!
@MikeTyler
@MikeTyler 4 жыл бұрын
My local playground. Great video, I’m just getting started on KZbin. I like your style. Subscribed so keep the videos coming.
@RichardVobes
@RichardVobes 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@simonsherratt1484
@simonsherratt1484 5 жыл бұрын
I'd be very interested to see you do a video ascending the Wrekin from the south side (start near Neves Castle and follow paths going north east), one word: STEEP!
@RichardVobes
@RichardVobes 5 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a challenge!
@rosierennie5867
@rosierennie5867 3 жыл бұрын
"There may be a giant lurking nearby" He's in Wonderland, in Telford town park 😂
@santanupal1978
@santanupal1978 4 жыл бұрын
I stay near to Wrekin; during the pandemic time, gyms were closed, so this is the only place of exercise for us. Every day, we generally go to the top of Wrekin, stroll there and enjoy the view.
@louisb6895
@louisb6895 4 жыл бұрын
Fairs i went up and down 3 Times yesterday in 100 mins its good for fitness
@RobertReedATX
@RobertReedATX 7 жыл бұрын
Nice scenery nonetheless. It reminded me of some of the places along the Camino de Santiago in Galicia, northern Spain. Both in terms of the greenery and the overcast, somewhat threatening weather. I would certainly want to come visit that location if ever I get up to that part of the UK
@RichardVobes
@RichardVobes 7 жыл бұрын
Oh plenty of jolly hills to climb in the Shropshire county - you should come over. You are always welcome! :)
@thirdratecontent585
@thirdratecontent585 7 жыл бұрын
I’m really enjoying this channel.Richard is an engaging presenter and the picture quality is superb. For me the content is as enjoyable as Adam the woo but very British(which is great).
@RichardVobes
@RichardVobes 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words. I am thrilled you are enjoying the videos - more to come in the New Year!
@og0666
@og0666 4 жыл бұрын
No you didn't
@capitalone1
@capitalone1 2 жыл бұрын
thank you-legend
@theltshow9281
@theltshow9281 5 жыл бұрын
About other hills that I did, I went up Ragleth Hill in Stretton. It was beautiful there. There was a summit pole, and we bought a little picnic up there. (By the way, about the weather on the Wrekin, we chose a worse day.
@RichardVobes
@RichardVobes 5 жыл бұрын
It's been grim weather recently!
@louisb6895
@louisb6895 4 жыл бұрын
I go up the ercall most the time now the ercall is much harder cause of the steepness i love the ercall as its more quiet and more steep
@RichardVobes
@RichardVobes 4 жыл бұрын
I must get up there too!
@ceptimus
@ceptimus 3 жыл бұрын
In the Black country, a common expression is, "Going all around the Wrekin." It's applied to people who don't come to the point and instead ramble on aimlessly. It's because the Wrekin is very large, not particularly steep hill, so it covers a huge area and going all around its base would be a journey of many miles.
@RichardVobes
@RichardVobes 3 жыл бұрын
A journey that I must take, going around the thing!
@Happy_Snapper
@Happy_Snapper 6 жыл бұрын
A new sub! Great idea for a channel
@RichardVobes
@RichardVobes 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much
@JulioTijuana01
@JulioTijuana01 7 жыл бұрын
"There was a bald man from old Worthing in walk and talk ever so nimble, heavy gear he carried while strolling microphone, camera, and a gimbal"
@RichardVobes
@RichardVobes 7 жыл бұрын
Julio Tijuana Lol! Very good. You made me laugh, Julio!
@jenniferevans6334
@jenniferevans6334 3 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video, what a fabulous walk! How did you fare coming back?
@RichardVobes
@RichardVobes 3 жыл бұрын
It's not a difficult walk really.
@Ann-bm5qg
@Ann-bm5qg 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Richard, how long do you think it would take the average oldie like me to walk to the top and and back down again? Thank you in advance for your help.
@RichardVobes
@RichardVobes 2 жыл бұрын
About 20-40 minutes I imagine.
@louisb6895
@louisb6895 4 жыл бұрын
I go up here 3 or 4 times a week it’s a nice hill
@RichardVobes
@RichardVobes 4 жыл бұрын
Oh, it's a lovely hill.
@louisb6895
@louisb6895 4 жыл бұрын
Richard Vobes agreed
@og0666
@og0666 4 жыл бұрын
@@louisb6895 flex
@louisb6895
@louisb6895 4 жыл бұрын
Refresh 00 I went up 3 times on Tuesday ha
@og0666
@og0666 4 жыл бұрын
@@louisb6895 well thats a lie
@SuperAndromedaX
@SuperAndromedaX 4 жыл бұрын
Anyone know how long it takes to walk up from the car park? Thanks
@RichardVobes
@RichardVobes 4 жыл бұрын
About 40 minutes
@theltshow9281
@theltshow9281 5 жыл бұрын
By the way, is it possible to do one in Bromfield Estate?
@RichardVobes
@RichardVobes 5 жыл бұрын
I am looking into that actually!
@louisb6895
@louisb6895 4 жыл бұрын
I went up and down 3 times in 100 mins its hard running up so i have to do a fast walk/jog then run down its good exercise 8.2 mile 2400 ft elev gain
@geoffockenden5133
@geoffockenden5133 5 жыл бұрын
BTW, I made different channel and i'm on this one, I was basically funny felines, but it was actually Thomas who wrote Roger the Cat who is typing this!
@RichardVobes
@RichardVobes 5 жыл бұрын
Fair enough! :)
@anthony342
@anthony342 6 жыл бұрын
i went up a few years ago on a foggy afternoon and my hair froze solid
@RichardVobes
@RichardVobes 6 жыл бұрын
I bet! I am going back to go around the Wekin soon!
@og0666
@og0666 4 жыл бұрын
Poetry
@ronin_gthayc3020
@ronin_gthayc3020 3 жыл бұрын
Did you know that there used to be a live firing range .
@robinevans3440
@robinevans3440 5 жыл бұрын
It's a killer...Stop for a coffee half way up
@RichardVobes
@RichardVobes 5 жыл бұрын
Its not that bad - just take it steady.
@philgc11111
@philgc11111 4 жыл бұрын
wheres shrosbury?
@RichardVobes
@RichardVobes 4 жыл бұрын
The county town of Shropshire. Where's Lemster?
@davidaston1644
@davidaston1644 2 жыл бұрын
Scones or scones/ scones?😉
@lilypodglamourpose3470
@lilypodglamourpose3470 5 жыл бұрын
It must have been a killer cc 😭😭😭😭
@RichardVobes
@RichardVobes 5 жыл бұрын
No - this one was an easy walk!
@og0666
@og0666 4 жыл бұрын
@@RichardVobes flex
@anthony342
@anthony342 6 жыл бұрын
shame you coulnt get the towers at the ironbridge power station
@RichardVobes
@RichardVobes 6 жыл бұрын
Yes a shame - I will be back!
@jtl4102
@jtl4102 5 жыл бұрын
They've gone now, a bit too late
@Riddlestar01
@Riddlestar01 7 жыл бұрын
Richard, did you think you could hurt yourself? it is not bad first aid to take. you can watch this vlog, which says a lot: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m529kKOOe8yBgZI
@RichardVobes
@RichardVobes 7 жыл бұрын
Yes - it makes a lot of sense. Always handy to have some first aid with you.
@andybell7452
@andybell7452 7 жыл бұрын
Not least in case of injury from falling acorns. Kudos for mentioning both Tacitus and Edward Lear in the same video.
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