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Shropshire Hills

hills, England, United Kingdom
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The Shropshire Hills are a range of hills located in the former district of South Shropshire, England, within the United Kingdom. This area is officially designated as an Area of Outstanding Beauty. The hills are characterized by ridges that run southwest to northeast, with notable examples including the Stiperstones, Long Mynd, and Clee Hills. These elevations reach between 1,600 to 1,700 feet (475 to 500 metres) and are separated by deep valleys. The summits of these ridges are forested, with the exception of the Long Mynd, which is covered in heather. The valleys are used for raising cattle, cereals, and fodder crops, while sheep are grazed at higher elevations.1

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