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Stapeley Hill – Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle loop from Hoarstones Stone Circle

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Stapeley Hill – Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle loop from Hoarstones Stone Circle

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Stapeley Hill – Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle loop from Hoarstones Stone Circle

01:32

5.59km

90m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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24 m

Woodland Entrance to the Common

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We access the common through a small area of woodland, most likely formerly part of the common, but lost due to the extensive programme of ‘enclosure’ throughout the 19th century. …

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1.40 km

Historic Features of Stapeley Hill

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Now on the common, as you climb the gentle slope up the ridge towards Stapeley hill, notice the ridge and furrow pattern of the ground underfoot. It is thought this …

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1.53 km

Stapeley Hill

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Stapeley Hill might be dwarfed by its neighbour Corndon Hill, which lies just over the Welsh border, but the glorious ridge has plenty of character to compensate. On top of …

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1.53 km

View from Shropshire Hills Cairn

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Bring layers! Can be breezy

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3.04 km

Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle

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Mitchell's Fold is a Bronze Age stone circle set in dramatic moorland on Stapeley Hill. The prehistoric site boasts a wonderful atmosphere as well as fine views. Today, there are …

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3.08 km

Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle

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Mitchell's Fold is a Bronze Age stone circle, through which the bridleway ruins through. None of the stones are of Stonhenge grandeur, but it's still impressive just the same.

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.03 km

2.54 km

Surfaces

3.64 km

1.93 km

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Friday 29 May

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Stapeley Hill – Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle loop from Hoarstones Stone Circle

Woodland Entrance to the Common

Historic Features of Stapeley Hill

Stapeley Hill

View from Shropshire Hills Cairn

Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle

Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle

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