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About Stiperstones
The Stiperstones lie amongst the magnificent hill scenery of Shropshire and at 1,762 feet are the second highest range in the county. From their grim, rock-strewn summit there are magnificent views, but for many these hills provoke a sense of desolation and unease, particularly when the sun becomes obliterated by swiftly descending mist. One of these curious rock formations is called "The Devil's Chair" and according to legend, the chair is a meeting place for witches and demons.
The geology of the landscape was set some 5 million years ago beneath the surface of a shallow sea. These hard white stones now occupy a landscape between heaths and moors, and are part of a fascinating National Nature Reserve covering over a thousand acres. The reserve, although managed, still preserves a wild untamed beauty with heather covered peat, conifers and lovely green pastures.
This is an area of great appeal for the walker, rambler and hiker. The stark ridge of the Stiperstones can be reached by a number of footpaths, some are rocky, but those who make the trek reap a rich reward of spectacular views towards west Wales, and of the great moorland expanse of the Long Mynd.
Offa's Dyke is within easy reach and there are plenty of hamlets and villages for refreshment.
Please see below for other recommended attractions and towns to visit near Stiperstones.
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Recommended attractions near Stiperstones
| The Long Mynd | (4.1 miles, 6.5 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Carding Mill Valley & Long Mynd | (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Powis Castle & Garden | (10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Acton Burnell Castle | (11.1 miles, 17.8 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Clun Castle | (11.2 miles, 17.9 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Clun Forest | (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Stokesay Castle | (11.7 miles, 18.9 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| The Dingle Gardens | (11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Shrewsbury Abbey | (12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Shrewsbury Castle | (12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
All attractions in ShropshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Stiperstones
Little Stretton, in the county of Shropshire (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction SE)
Little Stretton lies in a charming rural area a short distance from the old town of Church Stretton.
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Leebotwood, in the county of Shropshire (7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction E)
Charming village, lying north of Church Stretton within the shadow of the Long Mynd.
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Condover, in the county of Shropshire (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction NE)
A quiet and peaceful place, its pretty properties protected from the traffic that speeds down the main A49, Condover lies seemingly undisturbed by the passage of time.
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Acton Burnell, in the county of Shropshire (10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction E)
Interestingly, Acton Burnell has connections with America that go back to the stirring days of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
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Stokesay, in the county of Shropshire (11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction SE)
The village of Stokesay lies amid the soft rolling fields and wooded valley's of shropshire.
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Clun, in the county of Shropshire (11.5 miles, 18.6 km, direction S)
Rising at the side of the River Clun from which the town takes its name, this charming little place offers much of interest.
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Shrewsbury, in the county of Shropshire (12.0 miles, 19.4 km, direction NE)
Shrewsbury is a wonderfully atmospheric town which beguiles the visitor with sights of bygone centuries and much a great charm is to be found in its narrow streets and medieval buildings.
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Ludlow, in the county of Shropshire (17.4 miles, 28.1 km, direction SE)
Nestling on the banks of the rivers Corve and Theme Ludlow is a joyous town to visit at any time of year.
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Grinshill, in the county of Shropshire (18.6 miles, 29.9 km, direction NE)
The picturesque village of Grinshill is spread beneath Grinshill Hill, an isolated rocky outcrop which rises above the plains of the Severn Valley.
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Overton, in the county of Shropshire (18.6 miles, 29.9 km, direction SE)
Overton lies on a bend of the River Test a short distance from Ludlow.
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All towns in ShropshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Church Stretton Station | (6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction SE) |
| Welshpool Station | (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction NW) |
| M54 Junction 7 | (18.4 miles, 29.7 km, direction NE) |
| M54 Junction 6 | (20.5 miles, 33.0 km, direction E) |
| Birmingham International Airport | (51.6 miles, 83.0 km, direction E) |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | (52.4 miles, 84.2 km, direction N) |
| Stiperstones to London | (141.0 miles, 226.8 km, direction SE) |
Accommodation & Hotels near Stiperstones
| Hotel Name |
| Longmynd Hotel | (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction SE) |
| Mellington Hall Hotel | (7.4 miles, 12.0 km, direction SW) |
| Abbots Mead Hotel | (12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction NE) |
| Sandford House Hotel | (12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction NE) |
| Cromwells Hotel | (12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction NE) |
| The Lion Hotel | (12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction NE) |
| Sleep Inn Shrewsbury | (12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction NE) |
| Albright Hussey | (14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction NE) |
| Mercure Albrighton Hall Shrewsbury | (15.1 miles, 24.3 km, direction NE) |
| The Cross Keys Hotel | (15.3 miles, 24.7 km, direction NW) |
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