Snailbeach Countryside Site

Location : East of the A488 3 miles south of Pontesbury. Grid ref SJ 373022 (for a map showing the location of the site click the link on this page)

Recreational Activities:

• Walking - easy level paths around most of the site. There are areas of moderately difficult terrain with some steep parts, May be muddy
• Industrial Heritage Interest
• The site provides access to the Stiperstones National Nature Reserve and Forest Enterprise land, both adjoining

Visitor Centre Opening Times (run by Shropshire Mines Trust)

Every Sunday in October 12:00 - 16:30
Re-opens in 2010 - Easter Bank Holiday 4th & 5th April

Looking out over the beautiful Rea Brook valley, Snailbeach was once one of the most productive lead mines in the country. Work over the last 10 years has been undertaken to restore the Locomotive Shed, Miners’ “Dry”, Winding Engine House and the Blacksmiths Shop, there are also many other buildings to explore including the Compressor House and Cornish Engine.

These buildings are spread out on many levels across the whole site and linked by a circular walk, although areas may be withheld from public access to respect residents’ privacy. The Shropshire Mines Trust have been active in the restoration of the mine and still continue to be involved as custodians. For further information visit The Shropshire Mines Trust website.

If you or your organisation would like to hold a public event on this site please contact us

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