Henry's Hike at Haughmond Hill

Follow the red waymarkers on a walk across the central plateau of the hill taking in views of the Wrekin to the east.

The trail has rocky sections and exposed roots but is mostly flat. Expect the trail to be muddy seasonally and after rain.

Who was Henry? During the battle of Shrewsbury in 1403, Henry IV’s armies amassed here having marched from Worcester. Estimates vary widely, but between 15,000 and 60,000 men made up the royal army of one of the bloodiest battles in Britain.