Location Getting there The Reserve is 4 km east of the Stiperstones A488 between Bishop’s Castle and N Shrewsbury. Turn off at Black Marsh National Nature Reserve B4499 to Pennerley, Shelve and The Bog. Turn Snailbeach right following signs for Bridges. The Stiperstones is a wild ridge of tors surrounded by a sea of heather. The Knolls car park at the southern end of the A488 Reserve offers panoramic views of the Hills Area of Stiperstones NNR Outstanding Natural Beauty. The car park leads to an all ability (Knolls Car Park) The Bog Approximate scale: Visitor Centre trail. It is an excellent place to enjoy wildlife. 250 metres / 820 feet Bishop’s Castle Bridges 200m Path Information N  Grid reference The all ability trail is a broad, fairly level, well-surfaced track running along the SO 369 977 southern edge of the Reserve for 500 metres. The track continues for another  SAT NAV Manstone 200m 250 metres before becoming difficult and rutted. For the first 300 metres there N52° 34’ 25.19” Rock are resting perches as well as a tapping rail and tactile paving indicating the W2° 55’ 54.35” location of well-spaced seating. 750m Wind-up sound boxes and tactile map panels help visitors to find out more about the nature, myths and legends of the area. Visitor Information 250m   Open dawn to dusk 100m   Free car parking for 20+ vehicles on hard, gravel surface   Disabled parking spaces available   Suitable for mobility scooters   Nearest refreshments/public toilets – The Bog Centre (see page 15)   Links to public transport via Shuttle weekends & bank holidays April – October www.shropshirehillsshuttles.co.uk Cranberry Rock   Excellent access from car park to all ability trail

  Dogs are welcome but must be kept under control and on leads in bird nesting 250m season Knolls Car Park To The Bog Visitor Centre

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