Stiperstones Summit – Devil's Chair (Stiperstones) loop from Stiperstones National Nature Reserve

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Stiperstones Summit – Devil's Chair (Stiperstones) loop from Stiperstones National Nature Reserve

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Stiperstones Summit – Devil's Chair (Stiperstones) loop from Stiperstones National Nature Reserve

04:11

13.7km

450m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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32 m

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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7.51 km

Gatten Plantation

Forest

8.62 km

View of Long Mynd

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.70 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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9.84 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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9.84 km

View of The Wrekin

Highlight • Viewpoint

9.84 km

View of Shropshire Hills

Highlight • Natural

A great little walk for anybody of any ability.

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10.4 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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12.6 km

View of the Stiperstones Ridge and the valley

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The Stiperstones Ridge is a distinctive ridge located in the north-western corner of the beautiful Shropshire Hills. The ridge is the second-highest point in the County of Shropshire, after Blee …

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13.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.24 km

3.42 km

1.51 km

317 m

259 m

Surfaces

3.79 km

3.38 km

3.06 km

2.82 km

498 m

195 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

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Comments

October 31, 2024,Stiperstones Circular

This is a great circular, some cattle along the route, but none of them bat an eyelid at me! Tougher underfoot along the ridge up on the Stiperstones so take good supportive boots and enjoy!