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Devil's Chair (Stiperstones) – Stiperstones Summit loop from Nipstone Rock Local Nature Reserve

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Devil's Chair (Stiperstones) – Stiperstones Summit loop from Nipstone Rock Local Nature Reserve

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Devil's Chair (Stiperstones) – Stiperstones Summit loop from Nipstone Rock Local Nature Reserve

02:26

8.54km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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893 m

Nipstone Rock

Highlight • Climb

2.64 km

Knolls Car Park – The Stiperstones National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Rest Area

Paying for parking is voluntary - you can make a 'donation' through a parking app.

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2.72 km

View of Long Mynd

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.83 km

Gatten Plantation

Forest

6.13 km

Devil's Chair (Stiperstones)

Highlight • Climb

The Devil's Chair is the most imposing of the rocky outcrops on the Stiperstones and boasts spectacular views. Legend has it that the Devil was carrying stones in his apron …

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6.65 km

View of Shropshire Hills

Highlight • Natural

A great little walk for anybody of any ability.

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6.65 km

View of The Wrekin

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.65 km

Stiperstones Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

You can recognise the Stiperstones ridge by the jagged tors at its southern end. Nearly 500 million years ago, the ridge would have risen out above glaciers and the constant …

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8.44 km

Pond at The Bog

Highlight • Lake

8.54 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.00 km

2.28 km

1.78 km

1.45 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.22 km

1.89 km

1.52 km

1.11 km

933 m

867 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 26 May

27°C

13°C

44 %

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Devil's Chair (Stiperstones) – Stiperstones Summit loop from Nipstone Rock Local Nature Reserve

Nipstone Rock

Knolls Car Park – The Stiperstones National Nature Reserve

View of Long Mynd

Devil's Chair (Stiperstones)

View of Shropshire Hills

View of The Wrekin

Stiperstones Summit

Pond at The Bog

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