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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · Mid Wales

Shepherd's Rock

In or near Priestweston.

Free admission

Shepherd's Rock — a other in wales-mid, United Kingdom.

Rocky bridleway below Shepherd's Rock - geograph.org.uk - 1499517

Richard Law — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Shepherd's Rock is a other located in wales-mid, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: The Stiperstones & The Hollies SSSI
  • National Nature Reserve: STIPERSTONES LANDSCAPE
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Shepherd's Rock is a notable geological feature located in Mid Wales. It is characterised by its rugged landscape and distinctive rock formations, contributing to the area's natural beauty. The site is of interest for its geological significance and provides insights into the region's natural history.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.5939, -2.9256
District
Shropshire
Parish
Worthen with Shelve
Postcode
SY5 0PG
Parliamentary constituency
South Shropshire

Sources

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Castles · Mid Wales

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Mountains & hills · Mid Wales

Stiperstones

Stiperstones — Named summit at 536.9 m.

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Where to eat & stay near Shepherd's Rock

Places to stay

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Nant Isa

Nant Isa — a caravan park in wales mid.

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Hostels · West Midlands

Bridges Youth Hostel

Bridges Youth Hostel — a hostel in wales mid.

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Caravan parks · Mid Wales

Runnis Meadow Campsite

Runnis Meadow Campsite — a caravan park in wales mid.

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Campsites · West Midlands

By The Wood

By The Wood — a campsite in wales mid.

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Caravan parks · West Midlands

Woodville Caravan Site

Woodville Caravan Site — a caravan park in wales mid.

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Caravan parks · West Midlands

Spring Lea Fishery & Holiday Park

Spring Lea Fishery & Holiday Park — a caravan park in wales mid.

Places to eat & drink

Picklescott village - geograph.org.uk - 8106918📷 5

Historic pubs · West Midlands

Picklescott

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Historic pubs · West Midlands

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Cafés · West Midlands

Berry's

Berry's — a café in wales mid.

Catch and The Loft on a High Street corner, Church Stretton - geograph.org.uk - 6321354📷 5

Historic pubs · West Midlands

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The Bucks Head Public House in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs · West Midlands

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Shepherd's Rock?
Shepherd's Rock is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY5 0PG), in the parish of Worthen with Shelve.
What is Shepherd's Rock?
Shepherd's Rock — a other in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Shepherd's Rock?
Drivers can use postcode SY5 0PG.
Is Shepherd's Rock a protected site?
Yes — Shepherd's Rock is part of the The Stiperstones & The Hollies SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the STIPERSTONES LANDSCAPE National Nature Reserve.
Is Shepherd's Rock free to visit?
Yes, Shepherd's Rock is free to enter.
How do I get to Shepherd's Rock?
Drivers can navigate to postcode SY5 0PG. It sits within the South Shropshire parliamentary constituency.