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Round cairn on Stiperstones, 150m south of Manstone Rock.

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📷 Sandy Gerrard · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

52.58047, -2.93521

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • ✦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

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Stonechat, Raven, Carrion Crow +69 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Stonechat, Raven, Carrion Crow +69 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Black Darter, Common Darter, Azure Damselfly +43 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Black Darter, Common Darter, Azure Damselfly +43 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Moonwort, Fringecups, Petty Whin +5 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Moonwort, Fringecups, Petty Whin +5 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 signed routes nearby · 3 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
The Burway Loop: A Walk to the Top of the Long Mynd, Carding Mill ValleyWalking route8 km

This challenging circular walk takes you to the head of Carding Mill Valley and up to the highest point of the Long Mynd. A rugged route up a steep incline to the top of the hill and down narrow footpaths in places with steep drops on one side.

Named routeLength 8 kmDuration 02:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

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
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Cairn on top of a large rock outcrop at Stiperstones

📷 Sandy Gerrard · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Cairn on top of a large rock outcrop at Stiperstones

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦Snailbeach lead mineHistoric site3.9 km→✦Winding EngineHistoric site3.6 km→✦Boiler HouseHistoric site3.6 km→✦The Bog MineHistoric site1.3 km→⛪St Luke's ChurchReligious grounds4 km→✦Tor cairn on Stiperstones, 130m SSE of Manstone Rock.Historic site100 m→

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