Welcome to Bog The

Bog, The Shropshire is a unique and fascinating place located in the heart of England. It is a vast expanse of wetland that covers over 2,000 hectares and is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The bog is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is managed by the Shropshire Wildlife Trust. It is a popular destination for nature lovers, bird watchers, and hikers who come to explore its many trails and discover its hidden treasures.

The bog is a haven for wildlife, with over 170 species of birds, including rare and endangered species such as the curlew, lapwing, and snipe. It is also home to a variety of mammals, including otters, water voles, and badgers. The bog's unique ecosystem is maintained by the presence of sphagnum moss, which acts as a natural filter, purifying the water and creating a habitat for a range of plant and animal species.

Visitors to Bog, The Shropshire can explore its many trails and discover its hidden treasures. The bog is home to a variety of habitats, including heathland, woodland, and open water. There are several bird hides located throughout the bog, providing visitors with the opportunity to observe the many species of birds that call the bog home. The bog is also home to several rare and endangered plant species, including the bog rosemary and the sundew, which can be seen growing in their natural habitat.

Local Weather

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Temp: 5.3°C

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Local Schools

School Details
Stiperstones C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Les Ball
Snailbeach
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY5 0LZ
01588650207
School Website
Norbury Primary School And Nursery
Foundation School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Leslie Ball
Norbury
Bishops Castle
Shropshire
SY9 5EA
01588650207
School Website
Minsterley Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Katie Wilcox
Minsterley
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY5 0BE
01743791398
School Website
Worthen C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Beth Rowe
Worthen
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY5 9HT
01743891320
School Website
Pontesbury C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Richard Langford
Bogey Lane
Pontesbury
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY5 0TF
01743790226
School Website
Mary Webb School And Science College
Academy Converter
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Peter Lowe - Werrell
Pontesbury
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY5 0TG
1743792100
School Website
St Lawrence C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Alan Brannen
Shrewsbury Road
Church Stretton
Shropshire
SY6 6EX
01694722682
School Website
Church Stretton School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr John Parr
Shrewsbury Road
Church Stretton
Shropshire
SY6 6EX
01694722209
School Website
Bishops Castle Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Kate Mather
Oak Meadow
Bishops Castle
Shropshire
SY9 5PA
1588638522
School Website
Chirbury C Of E Vc Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Les Ball
Chirbury
Montgomery
Shropshire
SY15 6BN
01938561647
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Church Stretton
Station Approach, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6PG
6.34 Miles
Welshpool
Adjacent To Welshpool Relief Road, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7AZ
10.06 Miles
Craven Arms
Station Crescent, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9RR
10.06 Miles
Broome
Broome Road, Broome, Shropshire, SY7 0NT
10.65 Miles
Shrewsbury
Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2DQ
12.45 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Able Taxi Sevices
01694 724770
Gernant, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6PN
6.27 Miles
Longmynd Limo And Private Hire
01694 722472
45 Swains Meadow, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6HT
6.31 Miles
Classic Bridal Car
07855 024631
Bank House, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6PD
8.92 Miles
Rocket Cars
07890 904732
3 Grove Drive, Lydbury North, Shropshire, SY7 8DA
9.30 Miles
Stonebridge Taxi's
01938 555119
Stonebridge Ho/Salop Rd, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 9HP
10.12 Miles
Arms Cars
01588 672734
12A Meadow Rd, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9QY
10.20 Miles
Shropshire Motorhome Hire
01743 884864
Lower House Farm, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 9AH
10.38 Miles
Wright Taxis Ltd
01938 552531
Church Street, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7DP
10.51 Miles
Castle Cabs Welshpool
01938 555343
86 Borfa Green, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7QH
10.58 Miles
Amber Cabs
01938 556611
53 Bryn Y Ddol, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7TW
10.65 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
The Bog Mines
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Pennerley
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Burgum
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Stiperstones Post Office
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Shelve
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The Bridges
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Ratlinghope Post Office
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Crows Nest
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Gravel Top
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Gravels Bank
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Hope
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White Grit
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Snailbeach/Lord Hills Turn
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Hemford
No More Collections Today
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Bent Lawnt Post Office
No More Collections Today
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Pontesbury & Worthen Medical Practice
01743 790325
Pontesbury Medical Prac
Hall Bank, Pontesbury
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY5 0RF
Bishops Castle Medical Practice
01588 638285
Schoolhouse Lane
Bishops Castlee
Shropshire
SY9 5ER
Church Stretton Medical Centre
01694 722127
The Medical Centre
Easthope Road
Church Stretton
Shropshire
SY6 6BL
Westbury Medical Centre
01743 884727
Westbury Medical Centre
Westbury
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY5 9QX
Westbury Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Westbury
Shrewsbury
SY5 9QX
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Local Stores

Petrol Minsterley
Station Road
Minsterley
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY5 0BE
01743 792465
Store Website
4.70 miles
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SPAR Bishops Castle
SPAR PFS
Church Street
Bishops Castle
SY9 5AA
01588 630390
Store Website
6.3 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Malthouse Veterinary Group Ltd
Malthouse
Leigh Road
Minsterley
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY5 0AA
01743 791246
reception@malthouseveterinarygroup.co.uk
Website
4.56 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Bishop'S Castle Vets
Crowgate Veterinary Surgery
Unit 1A
Bishops Castle Business Park
Bishops Castle
Shropshire
SY9 5BX
01588 638356
allwood_jones@office-mail.net
6.37 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Equines

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Pigs

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Stretton Hills Veterinary Practice Ltd
Dudgeley Farm
Lower Wood
All Stretton
Church Stretton
Shropshire
SY6 6LE
01694 751748
info@theequinevet.co.uk
Website
6.43 miles
Amenities
Client car park

Animals Treated
Equines

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Yorton Farm Stud
Poolton
Leighton
Welshpool
Powys
SY21 8HJ
Website
8.73 miles
Amenities
Referrals only
Animals Treated
Equines

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Trefaldwyn Vets
Trefaldwyn Veterinary Clinic
Forden Road
Montgomery
Powys
SY15 6EU
01686 668234
info@trefaldwynvets.com
8.74 miles
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Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

Pigs

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Camlas Farm Vets Llp
Nant Y Coed
Leighton
Welshpool
Powys
SY21 8HH
01938 553124
camlasfarm@hotmail.co.uk
Website
9.23 miles
Animals Treated
Cattle

Pigs

Sheep/Goats

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Local Dog Walks

Stiper Stones Circle
This A Circular 5 Mile Walk Up To The Nipstone Rock, Along The Brow Of The Hill, Past The Stiper Stones And Then Back Down To The Ca Park. There A Number Of Opportunities To Make The Route Longer Or Shorter To Suit Your Needs.
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Lancashire
0.39 miles

Park At The Bog Car Park, Just Past The Visitor Centre (Grid Ref: So 357 977).
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Long Mynd
This 9.6 Mile Walk Is An Easy Route Following The Crest Of The Long Mynd With No Hard Climbs. There Are Plenty Of Opportunities To Deviate Off To Create Shorter, Longer Of More Challenging Walks.
3.88 miles

Park In The Shooting Box Car Park, Cross The Road And Follow The Jack Mytton Way (Named After A 19Th Century Mp Who Quit After 2 Hours In The House Of Commons) South To Pole Bank And Keep Going.
Location
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Battlefield
Two Dog Walking Routes, Long And Short. Leading Too Mary Magdalene Church. Free Parking. Scenic, Peaceful. If You Go Through The Church Yard It Leads To Battlefield Farm Shop, Falconry And Cafe. The Cafe Also Serves Outdoor, So Dog Friendly.
Shrewsbury
Lancashire
14.80 miles

Location
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Haughmond Hill Shropshire
4 Great Walks, The Furthest Is 1 Hour 15 Mins And I Think The Shortest Was 20 Mins. We Could Let The Dog Off All The Way Round. Marked Route All The Way And Amazing Views. Car Park Charges But Not To Bad And An Amazing Cafe With Lovely Food And Lots Of Picnic Benches Also You Can Buy Frozen Yoghurt And Other Treats For Your Dog.
Shrewsbury
Lancashire
15.38 miles

Location
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Haughmond Hill
Lovely Walk And Very Dog Friendly. (Always Lots Of Dogs About) There Are Different Routes To Take And A Lovely Cafe That Sells Bags Of Doggie Sausage. Car Park Charges Do Apply. I Highly Recommend Haughmond Hill.
Haughmond Hill Car Park
Lancashire
15.45 miles

Look For Cafe Sign On The Turning In To The Lane. Go Past The Quarry On The Right And You Will See The Car Park.
Location
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Mortimer Forest
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Through Mortimer Forest, Near Ludlow. The Black Pool Loop Trail (Orange Marked) Includes Archaeological Features Such As Quarries, Holloways (Ancient Sunken Cart Tracks), Charcoal Burning Platforms, And An Iron Age Settlement.
Lancashire
SY8 2HD
16.85 miles

Off The B4361 Ludlow To Richard's Castle Road, 2 Miles South-West Of Ludlow.
Location
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