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Pupers Hill

Grid ref: SX 6727 6737

On walking routes: Two Moors Way

Main image: Photo: Derek Harper, Wikimedia Commons

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Pupers Hill is a hill with a local legend about youngsters turned to stone for playing on a Sunday. The easiest approach is from Cross Furzes, walking past Lud Gate.

  • Grid reference: SX 6727 6737 (approximate, from the listing's coordinates)
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