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Whixall Moss National Nature Reserve (Shropshire County)

Description: Address: Shropshire / West Midlands / England / A reserve for peatland.

Newest Review: ... There are several way marked paths around the reserve with entrances (and car parks) at two places. The paths are colour coded, circular routes that cover the most popular areas of the mosses, allowing walkers to experience this beautiful area in safety. Wellingtons are recommended, however, as the paths can be extremely soggy. Visitors are warned to stay on the paths; the old peat cuttings ... more

... have left a network of extremely deep ditches and ponds. An unwary step could lead to tragedy quite easily here. If, however, you are interested in open access to the whole reserve, a permit is available, and a very comprehensive map supplied to show you...more

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Whixall Moss National Nature Reserve (Shropshire County): Encounter venomous snakes and giant spiders on the Welsh/Eng ... (1243 words)
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Whixall Moss, together with Fenn's and Bettisfield Mosses, on the English/Welsh border near the town of Whitchurch, are together the third largest 'lowland raised mire' in Britain. This is a wild, bleakly beautiful, but potentially hazardous place. The term 'raised mire' indicates that the site is a peat bog raised above the surrounding countryside; a habitat that is globally threatened and extremely rare. The area is home to a unique range of endangered plant and animal species and has been designated as a National Nature Reserve in recognition of this. The area is huge, covering over 2000 acres; a flat landscape that looks desolate but which is, ... Read the complete review

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