Round cairn south of Cranberry Rock, 460m north east of Bog Cottage
0 ha
Plan your visit
🦅Birds🦉Wildlife🌳Ancient
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha
Getting here
52.57624, -2.93864
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Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦73+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Stonechat and Blackbird
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦73+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Stonechat and Blackbird
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Best for
9 activities🦅Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Stonechat, Blackbird, Carrion Crow +70 more · last seen 2025; Upland heathland — red grouse, merlin and short-eared owl
🦉Wildlife
Very strong match
Mammals — Red Fox, Roe Deer, Polecat +12 more · last seen 2026; Upland heathland priority habitat
🌳Ancient woodland
Strong match
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
Historic site with public access
🦋Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Black Darter, Azure Damselfly, Large Red Damselfly +39 more · last seen 2025
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km8 signed routes nearby · 7 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Shropshire Way - stage 01Walking route24.1 km▾
Named routeRef ShW01Length 24.1 kmLocal walking route
Pole Bank WalkWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Chris Bagley WalkWalking route▾
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Pole Bank WalkWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Adstone WalkWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
4 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
National Byway (Herefordshire)Cycling route▾
National Byway in Herefordshire
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Route 44Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 44National Cycle Network
National Byway Church Stretton LoopCycling route▾
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route4.4 km▾
Named routeRef 44Length 4.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
3 public paths nearby
Public paths
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Photos
21 photos from nearby open sources
The first Stiperstones tor - south of Cranberry Rock
Photos
The first Stiperstones tor - south of Cranberry Rock
✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Weather for this location
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2025
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Convallaria majalis
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