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Worthen With Shelve

Stiperstones National Nature Reserve loop via Devil's Chair and Nipstone Rock — Shropshire Hills

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United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Worthen With Shelve

Stiperstones National Nature Reserve loop via Devil's Chair and Nipstone Rock — Shropshire Hills

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Stiperstones National Nature Reserve loop via Devil's Chair and Nipstone Rock — Shropshire Hills

05:52

20.1km

530m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 11, 2024

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378 m

Snailbeach Lead Mines

Highlight • Historical Site

The Snailbeach Mines were once the biggest and richest lead mines in the country! Here you can find the remains of the mine, spanned over a number of different buildings. …

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2

2.94 km

Stiperstones Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Perfect before and after stop.. Before for any last minute supplies, and after for a good meal and a beer 😁

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3

3.26 km

Stiperstones Village

Highlight • Settlement

For me Stiperstone village was half way round on my circuit so the village was a nice place to get a pint before the last leg.

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4

6.81 km

Nipstone Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

Nipstone Campsite is a small, tent-only campsite nestled in the spectacular scenery of the Shropshire Hills. It's a stunning location to spend an overnight trip in nature, you can find more information here pitchup.com/campsites/England/Central/Shropshire/Minsterley/the-nipstone-campsite

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8.21 km

Nipstone Rock

Highlight • Natural

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 …

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10.3 km

Cranberry Rock (Stiperstones)

Highlight • Summit

Cranberry Rock is an ancient rock crag on the Stiperstones; the first one you will reach if hiking from the south. You are afforded a terrific viewpoint from the outcrop. …

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10.9 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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11.4 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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16.2 km

Eastridge Wood

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Managed by Forestry England, Eastridge Wood cloaks a steep-sided hill. There's a good network of walking, horse riding and mountain biking trails, including a section of the 200-mile Shropshire Way long distance footpath.

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20.1 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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8.97 km

5.69 km

2.64 km

1.73 km

848 m

205 m

Surfaces

7.09 km

4.10 km

3.82 km

2.99 km

1.87 km

204 m

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Highest point (520 m)

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