The Stiperstones is a great place to go with kids. It's easy to get to the top 
if you choose your car park wisely, and the rocks are fantastic to scramble over! We had wanted to walk a hill with my aunt and uncle, Jane and Eric, and on the day we arranged they were looking after their grandchildren, so they came too. We had quite a group in the end with Rach, Bethan and my mum and dad as well, not forgetting Monty the dog! We met at the car park at The Bog, and as we were last to arrive found everyone else in the nearby tea-shop. We dragged them out, and set of to join the Shropshire way, which then leads you up onto the ridge. It's a pretty easy walk, uphill, obviously, but not too far. The worst we had to deal with today were swarms of flying ants! It really was grim at times, and I think I was lucky not to swallow a few! 
if you choose your car park wisely, and the rocks are fantastic to scramble over! We had wanted to walk a hill with my aunt and uncle, Jane and Eric, and on the day we arranged they were looking after their grandchildren, so they came too. We had quite a group in the end with Rach, Bethan and my mum and dad as well, not forgetting Monty the dog! We met at the car park at The Bog, and as we were last to arrive found everyone else in the nearby tea-shop. We dragged them out, and set of to join the Shropshire way, which then leads you up onto the ridge. It's a pretty easy walk, uphill, obviously, but not too far. The worst we had to deal with today were swarms of flying ants! It really was grim at times, and I think I was lucky not to swallow a few! 
The rocks at the Stiperstones are apparently unique - Stiperstones Quartzite or something like that. I'm not much of a geologist, but suffice to say they are impressive. You can scramble up and onto various sections, and if you want to reach the trig-point then you have no choice other than to put hands on rock. Most of us did. The summit was covered in ants, so we didn't stay long.
The kids enjoyed the walk, and eating the bilberries that were growing all around!
There are various legends associated with the area. The most common one involves Wild Edric (again). This time we find that after fighting the Normans for years, he finally settles a truce with William, only to be cursed for doing so. Legend has it that he was cursed to spend the rest of eternity down in the local mines, waiting to come out and fight whenever England is in danger. Apparently he was last seen during the Falklands War...b
ut thankfully not today!
One of the best bits about the walk from The Bog, is the visitor centre/tea room. Here you can buy homemade cake, drink tea and find out about the local area. Staffed by volunteers it is a great find. They are happy for you to walk in with muddy boots, dripping waterproofs, and dogs! They believe they are the only tea room in Britain to have gas-lighting. If you are going to the Stiperstones, stopping off here is a must!
All in all, a great day, a fab walk with good views (we could see The Long Mynd, The Wrekin and various other hills looking towards Wales), and great company. Thanks to all who joined me for today's walk!
ut thankfully not today!One of the best bits about the walk from The Bog, is the visitor centre/tea room. Here you can buy homemade cake, drink tea and find out about the local area. Staffed by volunteers it is a great find. They are happy for you to walk in with muddy boots, dripping waterproofs, and dogs! They believe they are the only tea room in Britain to have gas-lighting. If you are going to the Stiperstones, stopping off here is a must!
All in all, a great day, a fab walk with good views (we could see The Long Mynd, The Wrekin and various other hills looking towards Wales), and great company. Thanks to all who joined me for today's walk!
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