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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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136

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

01:24

4.80km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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11 m

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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92 m

View of Long Mynd

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2.02 km

Shropshire Way Main Route Climb

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When it's not mucky, but bone dry as it was today, it's far more enjoyable climb. Still tough though!

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3.14 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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3.66 km

View of Shropshire Hills

Highlight • Natural

A great little walk for anybody of any ability.

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3.66 km

View of The Wrekin

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.66 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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3.91 km

Rock Garden, Shropshire AONB

Highlight • Natural

Very rocky path .

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4.80 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.94 km

1.44 km

388 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.13 km

1.79 km

434 m

388 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

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Thursday 25 June

29°C

17°C

0 %

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

Knolls Car Park – The Stiperstones National Nature Reserve

View of Long Mynd

Shropshire Way Main Route Climb

Devil's Chair (Stiperstones)

View of Shropshire Hills

View of The Wrekin

Stiperstones Summit

Rock Garden, Shropshire AONB

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