The Hopestone is a natural gritstone outcrop on Park Lane between Ipstones and Foxt. It is a natural rock outcrop vaguely resembling the head of a man. It may be the 'upper stone' or 'yppe' which is referred to in the origin of the name Ipstones" (Tim Cockin: The Staffordshire Encyclopaedia).

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1. Froghall Wharf Lime Kilns – Black Lion Pub, Consall Forge loop from Froghall

12.5km

03:27

200m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Consall Lime Kilns – Black Lion Pub, Consall Forge loop from Cheddleton

20.0km

05:22

240m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Froghall Wharf Lime Kilns – St Mark's Church, Foxt loop from Ipstones

8.34km

02:22

180m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Ipstones, Staffordshire Moorlands, Staffordshire, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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The Hopestone Rock Formation

1. Froghall Wharf Lime Kilns – Black Lion Pub, Consall Forge loop from Froghall

2. Consall Lime Kilns – Black Lion Pub, Consall Forge loop from Cheddleton

3. Froghall Wharf Lime Kilns – St Mark's Church, Foxt loop from Ipstones

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