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Overview

We’ll circle around the eastern side of the reserve to the Blakemoorgate miners cottages, before descending to Snailbeach via a section of the miner’s trail. Crowsnest Dingle is our route back up to the ridge. After a fairly long climb (it’s long rather than very steep), we’ll have lunch on Oak Hill near to Castle Ring Fort. The return leg is via Shepherd’s Rock and Black Ditch. Much of the walk has fabulous views so let’s hope skies are clear.

 

Sunday, 10 August 2025
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
3:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
515m / 1690ft
Type:
circular

Some paths are rocky and uneven; (however we are not going along the very rocky path on the main ridge).This is a repeat of last year’s walk, but this time the miners cottages are scheduled to be open from 11am, so we can go inside. 

If you would like to join this walk, please book a place with the leader, if you are unable to attend ,please cancel your booking so that someone else can take your place. If you turn up without booking we may have to turn you away.

Bring a packed lunch.

Car sharing is encouraged to minimise car parking, fuel costs and carbon footprint.

Assistance dogs only.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 36931 97682
Nearest postcode:
SY5 0NL
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piano.poets.doctor
Start time:
9:45 am

Exp 216 Stiperstones Nature Reserve -Knolls car park

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking