Gav Grayston
Description
This is the summit of The Ercall, which is part of the Telford and Wrekin 3 Peaks Hiking Challenge.
The summit isn’t marked. Also, plot your route carefully, as there is a disused quarry edge nearby.
Summit Height
268metres
How to locate the summit
The summit is just a mound covered by plants
Grid Reference
SJ644096
Local 3 Peaks Challenge
The Ercall is part of a Local 3 Peaks Challenge.
Note
For some summits, the precise location cannot be reached. You can still bag the summit by getting as close as safe and legally possible.
Always remember to take into account weather conditions and the abilities of your family.
Take a Look
Photo: Quarry, The Ercall – Overgrown quarry – Photo Credit: © Copyright Mike White and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.
Photo: The summit of The Ercall – Strangely, unmarked on the ground – normally you’d expect a cairn, or sometimes a Trig Point, or something like that. In this case, in the summer at least, there’s nothing much that’s actually visible. Photo Credit: © Copyright Richard Law and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.
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Father to 3 kids, who loves getting out and about (hiking, running, camping, cycling, canoeing...) Co-founded Get Out With The Kids to help other parents enjoy the outdoors with their family.