Whixall Moss is a beautiful and rare example of a lowland raised bog, a type of peatland that is found in few places around the world. The moss is situated in a natural basin and is surrounded by a variety of habitats, including woodland, heathland, and farmland. The site is home to a wide range of plants and animals that are adapted to living in wet, acidic conditions, including sphagnum mosses, bog cotton, and carnivorous plants such as sundews and bladderworts. The moss is also an important site for birds, with species such as curlew, snipe, and skylark breeding on the site. Visitors can explore the moss via a network of boardwalks and paths, which provide access to this unique and fascinating environment.
Mesmerized, beautiful mermurations tonight, seasonal at this time of year. Egret, mistake thrush, greenfinches, cormorant , Beautiful marshes and so many catkins around . But, be respectful of local homes and park only where indicated.
An amazing site full of history and hidden wildlife. From mammoths to bog bodies, traditional harvesting to industry, now restoring back to nature and capturing carbon and protecting it for future generations.
What a fantastic area, right next to the canal with excellent moorings. Had a good 7 mile walk along the perimeter and such a peaceful area full of wildlife. No facilities there no shop or toilets other that a nearby marina up the press arm with a cafe.
A magical place. Walks can start from Wixall marina but check openings of their cafe if you want refreshments. Mammoth tower is well worth the detour with lots of interesting facts about the area & view.
We walked from the Prees branch onto the Llangollen canal. We walked along the towpath to the Mammoth tower (about 400m from the canal junction) that offers good views over the mosses. At this time of year (mid December) the mosses are mainly brown but attractive in their own way. We didn't venture onto the mosses as there had been some recent heavy rain and the footpaths looked flooded. There is lots of information about the mosses at the tower.
Interesting and well presented area of scientific interest. Lots of information points and clever presentations. Quiet And wild when we visited. Keep dogs on a lead please.
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Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
Dogs allowed
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Mesmerized, beautiful mermurations tonight, seasonal at this time of year. Egret, mistake thrush, greenfinches, cormorant , Beautiful marshes and so many catkins around . But, be respectful of local homes and park only where indicated.
An amazing site full of history and hidden wildlife. From mammoths to bog bodies, traditional harvesting to industry, now restoring back to nature and capturing carbon and protecting it for future generations.
What a fantastic area, right next to the canal with excellent moorings. Had a good 7 mile walk along the perimeter and such a peaceful area full of wildlife. No facilities there no shop or toilets other that a nearby marina up the press arm with a cafe.
A magical place. Walks can start from Wixall marina but check openings of their cafe if you want refreshments. Mammoth tower is well worth the detour with lots of interesting facts about the area & view.
We walked from the Prees branch onto the Llangollen canal. We walked along the towpath to the Mammoth tower (about 400m from the canal junction) that offers good views over the mosses. At this time of year (mid December) the mosses are mainly brown but attractive in their own way. We didn't venture onto the mosses as there had been some recent heavy rain and the footpaths looked flooded. There is lots of information about the mosses at the tower.
Interesting and well presented area of scientific interest. Lots of information points and clever presentations. Quiet And wild when we visited. Keep dogs on a lead please.
