Stiperstones is the second highest hill in Shropshire at 1759 feet above sea level. It is capped by Rocky outcrops, the most famous of which is The Devil’s Chair. The highest is Manstone Rock.
Stiperstones is a SSSI, providing a foothold for Mountain Pansy, heath bedstraw and Ring Ouzel.
The Back to Purple campaign has involved clearing conifer plantations and replanting the top of the plateau with heather.
Lead mining kept the area prosperous for less than a century, although since it’s demise the derelict buildings and mines have provided habitat for wildlife.
At The Bog the former school is now a Visitor centre. There are displays about the history of the area as well as tea rooms.
There are also cairns, largely fallen, a hill fort, Castle Ring and squatters cottages, some of which have been restored.
Stiperstones is lovely for walking but rough in some areas but providing stunning views over Shropshire and beyond.
The image used in the header of this blog post is from a photograph taken by Jeff Buck and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.
The photograph of The Devil’s Chair on the Stiperstones was taken by Bill Harrison and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.
