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

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

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

01:29

5.21km

120m

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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906 m

Rock Garden, Shropshire AONB

Highlight • Natural

Very rocky path .

Tip by

1.15 km

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 freezing and thawing shattered those rocky tors and formed screes. At 1,759 feet (536 m) high, you're rewarded with spectacular views from the summit and along the 5-mile (8 km) ridge.

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1.16 km

View of The Wrekin

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.16 km

View of Shropshire Hills

Highlight • Natural

A great little walk for anybody of any ability.

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1.67 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 to fill in the valley on the other side of the Stiperstones, known as Hell's Gutter. During his journey from Ireland, the Devil stopped at this spot for a rest. As he got up after the rest, his apron strings snapped and the rocks tumbled out. Instead of picking them up, the Devil left the rocks scattered all over the ridge.

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2.59 km

Cairn Viewpoint, Shropshire Hills

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Red route stay left at fork, blue route stay right at fork

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5.21 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.70 km

1.45 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.37 km

743 m

< 100 m

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

Knolls Car Park – The Stiperstones National Nature Reserve

Rock Garden, Shropshire AONB