Brown Moss Outdoors
One of Shropshire's most interesting sites for plants with over 200 species of wild plants including the rare Floating Water Plantain. One of Shropshire's most interesting sites for plants with over 200 species of wild plants including the rare Floating Water Plantain. With its marshes, pools, heathland and woodland a great variety of wildlife flourishes here, including Great Spotted Woodpeckers, Jays, Common and Great Crested Newts. In the late spring/early summer large numbers of froglets can be seen making a mass exodus from the pools, whilst dragonflies are glimpsed hunting around the ponds and woodland edges. Because of its wildlife interest Brown Moss is designated as a Local Nature Reserve, Site of Special Scientific Interest, Special Area of Conservation, and RAMSAR site. Unfortunately in recent years the site has been invaded by Crassula helmsii, a very successful non-native which is smothering some of the more delicate plants on site. When visiting this site please keep to the paths and away from the edges of the pools. This will help limit the spread of this plant and reduce the damage to fragile marsh areas. Recreational Activities: There are several reasonably level, well defined circular walks most of which require stout footwear or wellingtons. Location Map >>
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Address, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY12 0DQ
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Red Lion Coaching Inn
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Hart Cottage
Situated in Ellesmere in the Shropshire Region, this holiday home is 32 km from Chester. The unit is 24 km from Shrewsbury. The kitchen has an oven.
Woodland Park Lodges
Woodland Park Lodges offers accommodation in Ellesmere. Chester is 28 km away. The accommodation features a dining area and seating area with a TV.
Little Pentre Barn
Situated in Ellesmere, this holiday home features a garden with a seasonal outdoor pool. The unit is 27 km from Chester. Other facilities at Little Pentre Barn include a barbecue.
The Stable
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Woodpecker
Set 6 km from Chirk Castle in Chirk, this holiday home features free WiFi. It provides free private parking. Other facilities at Woodpecker include a hot tub.
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