Kinver Edge – Vale's Rock (Crow's Rock) loop from Kinver Edge

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Kinver Edge – Vale's Rock (Crow's Rock) loop from Kinver Edge

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Kinver Edge – Vale's Rock (Crow's Rock) loop from Kinver Edge

01:44

6.20km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.18 km

Kingsford Forest Park

Forest

2.65 km

Kinver Edge

Highlight • Historical Site

Kinver Edge is a high sandstone ridge adorned by colourful heath, pockets of woodland, two ancient hill forts and the famous Holy Austin Rock Houses. A ramble along the escarpment rewards you with dramatic views that include the Clent Hills, Shropshire Hills, Wenlock Edge and the Malvern Hills.

The escarpment's heathland is inhabited by all manner of flora and fauna. You can often spot adders and common lizards, as well as bird species such as skylarks, buzzards and great spotted woodpeckers.

The Edge's famous rock houses are cave dwellings that were excavated into the scarp's sandstone. One of the rocks, known as Holy Austin, was inhabited as recently as the 1960s. Today, they are owned by the National Trust and are open to the public.

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3.21 km

Kinver Edge Toposcope and Viewpoint

Highlight • Monument

Fantastic views from the top of Kinver Edge. Well worth the climb.

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3.86 km

Nanny's Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.57 km

Ernie's Bench With View of the Shropshire Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

After a long walk up the hills take a stop at ernies bench to catch your breath

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5.26 km

Nanny's Rock and Cliff Edge View

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's graffiti all over bit looks a bit creepy in places

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5.28 km

Calumet Cave

Highlight • Cave

A cool little cave with interesting graffiti

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5.61 km

Fiona's Bench with View of the Severn Valley

Highlight • Forest

Peaceful spot to remember a special lady

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5.84 km

Vale's Rock (Crow's Rock)

Highlight • Structure

📌 Vale's Rock

Vale's Rock, also known as Crow's Rock, later turned into a house on two levels. It is thought that the last tenant was Jack Leyland, who lived there until the early 1960

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