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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

Patrick S. planned a hike

March 7, 2025

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

Hard

05:52

20.1km

3.4km/h

530m

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

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Parking

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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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2.94 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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3.26 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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6.81 km

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

View of the Eastridge Wood mountain bike trails

Highlight • MTB Park

Wonderfull Mountain View

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20.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.15 km

5.38 km

2.56 km

1.64 km

960 m

382 m

Surfaces

7.27 km

4.02 km

3.85 km

3.01 km

1.82 km

< 100 m

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

Snailbeach Lead Mines

Stiperstones Inn

Stiperstones Village

Nipstone Campsite

Nipstone Rock

Cranberry Rock (Stiperstones)

Stiperstones Summit

Devil's Chair (Stiperstones)

View of the Eastridge Wood mountain bike trails

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