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About Pontesbury

Pontesbury lies 8 miles southwest of Shrewsbury in Shropshire, beneath the dramatic Stiperstones ridge. The A488 provides the main route from Shrewsbury, whilst longer journeys connect via the A5. The village offers access to the ancient quartzite tors of the Stiperstones, including the legendary Devil's Chair rock formation.

Where is Pontesbury on the map?

Pontesbury is in England, at 52.648, -2.890 - about 16 km south of Forton, Shropshire.

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The closest airport to Pontesbury is Birmingham Airport, 105 km (about 1 h 22 min by car).

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