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Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle – Stapeley Hill loop from Churchstoke

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Churchstoke

Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle – Stapeley Hill loop from Churchstoke

Hard

11

hikers

Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle – Stapeley Hill loop from Churchstoke

05:15

17.4km

530m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Roundton Hill National Nature Reserve

Shropshire Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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2.79 km

Roundton Hill National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

2

6.36 km

Corndon Hill summit trig point and cairn

Highlight • Historical Site

Interestingly, the summit trig point stands on the remains of one of several Bronze Age burial cairns you can see on Corndon. The views from the summit are breathtaking; stretching …

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3

8.11 km

Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle

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Mitchell's Fold is a Bronze Age stone circle, through which the bridleway ruins through. None of the stones are of Stonhenge grandeur, but it's still impressive just the same.

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4

8.15 km

Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle

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Mitchell's Fold is a Bronze Age stone circle set in dramatic moorland on Stapeley Hill. The prehistoric site boasts a wonderful atmosphere as well as fine views. Today, there are …

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5

9.58 km

Stapeley Hill

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Stapeley Hill might be dwarfed by its neighbour Corndon Hill, which lies just over the Welsh border, but the glorious ridge has plenty of character to compensate. On top of …

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6

9.71 km

Historic Features of Stapeley Hill

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Now on the common, as you climb the gentle slope up the ridge towards Stapeley hill, notice the ridge and furrow pattern of the ground underfoot. It is thought this …

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7

9.84 km

View from Shropshire Hills Cairn

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Bring layers! Can be breezy

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8

10.7 km

Stapeley Common Mining History

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The area has an extensive mining history. It is said to go back as far as Roman era, up until its height in the early 19th century.

Many of the …

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9

12.3 km

Corndon and Lan Fawr Saddle

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Good all-weather track. Enjoy the views as you cruise!

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17.4 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.34 km

6.75 km

2.85 km

370 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

2.68 km

1.73 km

1.49 km

808 m

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Tuesday 13 October

17°C

6°C

11 %

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