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Devil's Chair (Stiperstones) – Earl's Hill summit trig point loop from Pontesbury

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Devil's Chair (Stiperstones) – Earl's Hill summit trig point loop from Pontesbury

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Devil's Chair (Stiperstones) – Earl's Hill summit trig point loop from Pontesbury

06:13

20.6km

650m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.35 km

Panorama Path in Shropshire Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

10.1 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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12.1 km

Ruins of The Paddocks

Highlight • Structure

18.4 km

Earl’s Hill

Highlight • Summit

Earl’s Hill 319.5m P146 (1048ft) [List Objective: English Humps]
(DoBIH Hill ID: 2849) [JNSA 12703]
Shropshire National Landscape Definitive List summit.

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18.4 km

Earl's Hill summit trig point

Highlight • Historical Site

Said to resemble the shape of a sleeping dragon, the twin peaks of Earl's Hill and Pontesbury Hill have their firey origin in a volcano some 650 million years ago. …

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19.2 km

Lower Camp

Archaeological Site

20.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

3.76 km

3.29 km

1.63 km

296 m

158 m

151 m

Surfaces

8.58 km

4.38 km

3.70 km

1.58 km

1.56 km

825 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Wednesday 24 June

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Devil's Chair (Stiperstones) – Earl's Hill summit trig point loop from Pontesbury

Panorama Path in Shropshire Hills

Devil's Chair (Stiperstones)

Ruins of The Paddocks

Earl’s Hill

Earl's Hill summit trig point

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