Exploring Whixall Moss, A Rare Wilderness on Our Doorstep.

Whixall Moss: A unique wilderness to explore during your stay in Shropshire.

Just a few minutes from Abbey Green Farm lies Whixall Moss National Nature Reserve, a rare and fascinating landscape that feels utterly timeless. Together with Fenn’s Moss and Bettisfield Moss, it forms the third largest lowland raised bog in Britain,

a true wilderness right on our doorstep.

For nature lovers, birdwatchers, and anyone who enjoys the quiet beauty of wild places, Whixall Moss is unforgettable. Boardwalks and walking trails lead you across vast open peatland, where the skies feel endless and the silence is broken only by birdsong.

You may spot curlew, snipe, and buzzard overhead, while dragonflies skim the pools below. In summer, the moss comes alive with wildflowers, cotton grasses, and rare plants found nowhere else in Shropshire.

It’s not just about nature, though, Whixall Moss has a fascinating history. Once at the heart of the peat-cutting industry, traces of this past remain in the landscape. Today it is carefully protected as a National Nature Reserve, offering visitors the chance to see one of England’s most important and unusual habitats.

For our guests at Abbey Green Farm, Whixall Moss is a wonderful place for a morning walk, an afternoon of photography, or simply to find some peace in the great outdoors.

Practical details:

• Just 5 minutes’ drive from Abbey Green Farm

• Parking available at Morris’s Bridge Car Park (SY13 2RT)

• Free to visit year-round

• Suitable for walking and birdwatching (dogs on leads)

🌿 Stay with us and explore Whixall Moss, a truly unique corner of Shropshire.