The Nipstone Rock Nature Reserve is one of the most incredible parts of Shropshire to explore. Known for its shattered quartzite boulders and dramatic tors, there's a true sense of wilderness here. Whilst large parts of the area became a conifer plantation in the 60s, the Wildlife Trust and Natural England teamed up to restore the natural plants and habitats for the reserve's species.

Today, whinberries and heather abound, bringing with them all manner of birds, insects and mammals. The nature reserve is free to enter and explore, allowing dogs on leads.

Bryony Carter :Hike_This_Way

June 29, 2020

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Nipstone Nature resereve sits at the tail end of the The Stiperstones and is one of Shropshire’s wildest places with craggy tors and rost-shattered quartzite boulders strewn on the ground. …

Bryony Carter :Hike_This_Way

June 29, 2020

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Nipstone is open to the public all year round, there is also grazing sheep on site at times.

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Elevation 430 m

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Location: Worthen With Shelve, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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