Stiperstones (Manstone Rock)
536m (1759ft)
The Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Shropshire, England
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The summit of Stiperstones (Manstone Rock) is marked by an Ordnance Survey Trig Point.
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 3.25ml (5km) |
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| Ascent: | 479ft (146m) |
| Time: | 1.75hrs |
| Grade: |  (Easy) |
Route Summary:
Stiperstones Car Park - Gatten Plantation - The Shropshire Way - Shepherd's Rock - Devil's Chair - Stiperstones (Manstone Rock) - Stiperstones Car Park
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 7.75ml (12.5km) |
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| Ascent: | 1,355ft (413m) |
| Time: | 4.25hrs |
| Grade: |  (Moderate) |
Route Summary:
Stiperstones Car Park - Gatten Plantation - The Shropshire Way - Shepherd's Rock - Devil's Chair - Stiperstones (Manstone Rock) - Nipstone Rock - The Rock - Ridge - Cold Hill Farm - Stiperstones Car Park
Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Stiperstones (Manstone Rock)
Hazel Gilbert walked up Stiperstones (Manstone Rock) on September 17th, 2024 [with] Lawrence
Dale Jones climbed Stiperstones (Manstone Rock) on September 18th, 1996 [weather] Sunny
Robert Lloyd bagged Stiperstones (Manstone Rock) on September 3rd, 2020 [from/via/route] The Bog [with] Imelda [weather] Cloudy & dry - Track is difficult to walk on due to many large boulders.
Rich Roberts hiked Stiperstones (Manstone Rock) on April 19th, 2019 [from/via/route] SW80K - SW80K Again on the 23rd Aug 2020 with Sarah Wye
Mark Davidson summited Stiperstones (Manstone Rock) on January 21st, 2004 [with] Alone [weather] Bit grey - but it was January
Samantha Kimber conquered Stiperstones (Manstone Rock) on June 11th, 2016 [from/via/route] Knolls Car Park (grid ref SO369976) [with] Jono, Ellie, Tabby, Jasper [weather] Cloudy with very strong threats of rain. Torrential downpours visible from the summit but we managed to avoid them! - The route is a bit of an ankle breaker & my 4 year old son fell over on the rocky ground several times. The children still enjoyed it though :)
Stephen Reader scaled Stiperstones (Manstone Rock) on August 7th, 1994 [from/via/route] Car park [with] Bev & The Fishers
Martyn Howarth walked up Stiperstones (Manstone Rock) on April 11th, 2012 [from/via/route] Gatten Plantation car park, along valley & then up to the ridge at the northern end (Shepherd's Rock). [with] Angela Howarth, Matilda Howarth, Archie Howarth (carried). [weather] Pleasant to start with, but turned half way up with heavy hail (like snow on the ground) as we were on our descent. - Path along ridge treacherous - especially if carrying child in carrier & unable to clearly see one's own feet! Not one to attempt with young children who may need carrying - even for a confident walker with good boots!
Kenneth Mellor climbed Stiperstones (Manstone Rock) during September, 2013 [from/via/route] Snailbeach [weather] Excellent - Very difficult underfoot walking jagged rocks in many places
Paul Smith bagged Stiperstones (Manstone Rock) on May 6th, 2012 [from/via/route] Pennerley [with] Joy Smith [weather] cloudy, outbreaks of sunshine, light snow at the summit ridge - Enjoyable walk, 360 degree views are stunning. the ridge is very rocky & challenging at times.
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