The Bog Mine Car Park

The Bog Mine Car Park

The Bog, Sniperstones, Shropshire, SY5 0NG

The Bog Mine car park offers access to a unique and dramatic location – a lost mining village on the edge of Sniperstones National Nature Reserve. As well as wildlife watching and walking opportunities, it’s a great place to see the stars above the Shropshire Hills AONB. The car park is accessible 24 hours a day and is free of charge.


The Bog Mine Car Park is a Go Stargazing Site. The location has been identified by the Go Stargazing team as a good location for stargazing based on local light pollution levels, distance from nearby towns and cities and offers a safe place to park.

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