The Wrekin

Overview

The Wrekin is a flatland site in UK with a recorded launch elevation of 394 m. It works best in south-easterly and north-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.

Getting there

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to The Wrekin; most takeoffs are reached by shuttle, cable car or a ride from a local pilot. Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where to stay

The nearest towns, for a bed, food and a lift to takeoff.

• Wellington4 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Dawley6 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Telford7 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

For the days the wind is wrong: places worth a visit within 10 km of The Wrekin.

• The WrekinOutdoors · 0 km awayHill in Shropshire, England
• The ErcallOutdoors · 2.1 km awayHill in Shropshire, England
• Buildwas AbbeyCulture · 4.1 km awayMonastery in Shropshire, England
• All Saints Church, WellingtonCulture · 4.3 km awayChurch in Shropshire, England
• Darby HousesCulture · 5 km awayEnglish museum
• Coalbrookdale Museum of IronCulture · 5.2 km awayMuseum in Shropshire, England

From Wikipedia, text and photos under their own licences on each article.

• Lawley16 km SW · Faces NW
• Long Mynd28 km SW · Faces WWorks in other winds
• Long Mynd South30 km SW
• Corndon34 km W · Faces N–SWorks in other winds
• Gyrn Moelfre49 km NW · Faces SE
• Llangollen51 km NW · Faces NW–NWorks in other winds
• Llantysilio Mountain60 km NW · Faces SE–SWorks in other winds
• Llandinam63 km W · Faces W–NWWorks in other winds

Pilot notes