Mountains & hills · West Midlands
The Wilderness
In or near Diddlebury.
The Wilderness — mountain in wales mid. Elevation: 321 m.
Bill Boaden — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Church Stretton · 3.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
The Wilderness is a mountain located in wales mid. Elevation: 321 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Wilderness is a mountain located in Mid Wales, within the parish of Cardington, postcode SY6. It is part of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This designation highlights its scenic landscapes and ecological significance. Visitors can expect a range of outdoor activities, including hiking and nature observation, amidst the diverse flora and fauna characteristic of this protected area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5528, -2.7565
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Cardington
- Postcode
- SY6 7HW
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Church Stretton — 3.6 km
Sources
- osm: n11682722557 (ODbL)
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Where to eat & stay near The Wilderness
Places to stay
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Ley Hill Farm
Ley Hill Farm — a campsite in wales mid.
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All Stretton Bunkhouse
All Stretton Bunkhouse — a hostel in wales mid.
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Victoria House
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Small Batch
Small Batch — a campsite in wales mid.
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Church Stretton Camp & Fish — a campsite in wales mid.
Places to eat & drink
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Yew Tree Inn Public House
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The Bucks Head Public House
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Crown Inn Public House
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Wilderness?
- The Wilderness is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY6 7HW), in the parish of Cardington.
- What is The Wilderness?
- The Wilderness — mountain in wales mid. Elevation: 321 m.
- How do I get to The Wilderness?
- The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY6 7HW.
- Is The Wilderness a protected site?
- Yes — The Wilderness is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Wilderness?
- The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY6 7HW.