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The Bog Mine

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Dogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Stonechat
  • 💜Bluebell walks is at its best in summer here
  • Bog Visitor Centre — a good base for a longer summer day out

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Blackbird, Stonechat, Carrion Crow +67 more · last seen 2025; Lowland heathland — Dartford warblers, nightjars and stonechats

Wildlife

Very strong match

Free

Mammals — Red Fox, Roe Deer, Polecat +12 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Ancient woodland

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Black Darter, Azure Damselfly, Large Red Damselfly +40 more · last seen 2025

Bluebell walks

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — native bluebell habitat

Seasonal nature

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Moonwort, Fringecups, Petty Whin +3 more · last seen 2025

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 8 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Shropshire Way - stage 01Walking route24.1 km
Named routeRef ShW01Length 24.1 kmLocal walking route
Chris Bagley WalkWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Adstone WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
The Stiperstones CircularWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Shropshire Way - stage 02Walking route19.1 km
Named routeRef ShW02Length 19.1 kmLocal walking route
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Cycling

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Byway (Herefordshire)Cycling route

National Byway in Herefordshire

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Route 44Cycling route
Named routeRef 44National Cycle Network
National Byway Church Stretton LoopCycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route4.4 km
Named routeRef 44Length 4.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

22 photos from nearby open sources

Remains of part of The Bog mine buildings

Remains of part of The Bog mine buildings

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Facilities

Café

Bog Visitor Centre · 159m

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Parking

The Bog Parking · 29m

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Picnic spot

5 · 166m away

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Toilets

159m away

🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome

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