The Stiperstones and the Devil's Chair
Along a ridge of jagged quartzite tors to the Devil's Chair, the stuff of Shropshire legend.
- Distance
- 3.3 km
- Ascent
- 120 m
- Time
- 1–1.5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 536 m
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About this walk
The Stiperstones and the Devil's Chair is a moderate 3.3 km out-and-back walk with 120 m of ascent, taking 1 to 1.5 hours. It starts at The Knolls car park (grid reference SO 369 977).
The Stiperstones is a long ridge topped by a line of jagged quartzite tors, rising above the heather of a national nature reserve. From the Knolls car park, the walk follows the ridge to Manstone Rock, the highest point at 536 m.
It continues to the Devil's Chair, where legend says the Devil sat to rest and dropped the stones from his apron. The ridge path is rough and stony underfoot; return the same way.
Route
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1
Manstone Rock
Climb to the ridge and follow it to Manstone Rock.
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2
The Devil's Chair
Continue to the Devil's Chair, and return the same way.
Summit
Manstone Rock (Stiperstones)
536 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does The Stiperstones and the Devil's Chair take?
- Most walkers take 1–1.5 hours for the 3.3 km route, which has 120 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at The Knolls car park (grid reference SO 369 977). Car park at the Knolls (donations welcome).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- The Shropshire Hills Shuttle runs at weekends in summer. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. A rough, rocky ridge path among quartzite boulders.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep and cattle graze here: keep dogs on a lead near livestock, especially at lambing time (March to May).
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