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10 - THE WIDESCREEN WALK – where Shropshire put the holly into Hollywood

This single walk includes the 2nd highest point in Shropshire, restored miners’ cottages, ‘flying’ rowans and some of the oldest holly trees in Europe, Snailbeach lead mine and even a bit of Hollywood.

6.00 miles

From The Rock to Snailbeach, along The Shropshire Way, the quartzite ridge of the Stiperstones is a spectacular landmark. The Devil’s Chair, Nipstone, Cranberry Rock the crags rise dramatically above hill farms and the remains of lead mines. Centuries have created a mosaic of pastures, hedges and woodland mixed with lead-mining from Roman times until the mid twentieth century.

Centuries have created the wonderful stories. The Stiperstones National Nature Reserve is part of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, one of England’s specially protected landscapes. It is rich in wildlife; renowned for its heather heathlands, delicious wimberries and cranberries, wild flowers, and ancient trees. You’ll find out about the wildlife and different habitats that make this place so special.

Hear how different organisations work together to manage this land. This single walk includes the 2nd highest point in Shropshire, restored miners’ cottages, ‘flying’ rowans and some of the oldest holly trees in Europe, Snailbeach lead mine and even a bit of Hollywood. Wherever you are in this unique landscape it will delight and enthral.

Your guides: Catherine Landles (Shropshire Hills AONB) and Keith Pybus (local walk guide, writer and broadcaster).