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The Moorhead B&B
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The Moorhead B&B

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52.881°N, 2.708°W
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The scent of bacon drifts across the garden as rooks chatter in the tall oaks — this is Shropshire border country, quietly rural, where mornings start slow and the lanes twist through dairy farms.

The Moorhead offers both traditional B&B rooms and a camping pod for those who want their own space with a solid roof overhead, making it a flexible choice for couples or small families exploring north Shropshire. Dogs are welcome by arrangement, so worth checking ahead if you're travelling with a four-legged friend. The area draws anglers too — Hough Pool Fishing Club is just up the road for those chasing carp and tench in peaceful pools screened by willows.

Open all year, this is a straightforward, no-fuss base with the essentials sorted. Ask about campfires when you arrive if you've brought the makings of a fire pit evening. The vibe is quiet and personable — a proper guest house with a bit of camping flexibility tucked onto the grounds, ideal if you want countryside access without the full tent-and-tarp commitment.

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Current Conditions
24°C
Clear
11 mph
39%
7-Day Outlook
Today
25° / 13°
0%
Sat
24° / 13°
8%
Sun
20° / 15°
27%
Mon
22° / 13°
1%
Tue
27° / 13°
11%
Wed
26° / 12°
19%
Thu
26° / 14°
17%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

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13 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Shropshire Way - Wem to Whitchurch

Follows quiet country lanes and field paths across gently rolling North Shropshire farmland between two historic market towns. Mostly flat with occasional gentle rises, making it manageable for steady walkers, though the 25km length is too far for most families in one go – consider shorter sections. Generally suitable for dogs on leads where livestock graze. Expect working farmland views, scattered woodland patches, and peaceful countryside rather than dramatic scenery. The route passes through

Hiking routeRegional network
4.31 km from campsite
Route length: 25 km
Operator: Shropshire Way Association
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Mosses Trail Yellow

Winds through 2.8km of varied woodland and open heath with gentle gradients throughout. Perfect for families with young children and pushchair-friendly in dry conditions, though some uneven sections exist. Dogs welcome on leads where livestock may graze nearby. Offers peaceful nature spotting opportunities and connects several distinct habitats within a compact loop, ideal for a quick countryside escape without serious climbs.

Walking routeLocal network
4.95 km from campsite
Route length: 2.8 km

Mosses Trail Green

Loops through ancient peat bogs and woodland on mostly flat, well-maintained paths with some boardwalk sections that can be slippery when wet. Suitable for families with older children who can manage uneven ground, but not ideal for buggies due to raised walkways. Dogs welcome on leads to protect ground-nesting birds. Offers a rare glimpse of lowland raised bog habitat with distinctive mosses, birch scrub, and excellent birdwatching opportunities including skylarks and meadow pipits in this peac

Walking routeLocal network
5.12 km from campsite
Route length: 2.4 km

Whixall Moss History Trail

Explores one of Britain's largest and best-preserved lowland raised bogs on mostly flat, well-maintained boardwalks and paths. Perfect for families and buggies, with interpretive signs explaining the area's peat-cutting heritage and unique wetland ecosystem. Dogs welcome on leads to protect ground-nesting birds. The otherworldly landscape of open moss, birch scrub and pools feels remarkably remote, offering excellent birdwatching and a glimpse of a rare habitat that once covered vast areas of Br

Walking routeLocal network
5.56 km from campsite

Mosses Trail Purple

Loops 3.6km through mixed woodland and open grassland with gentle, well-maintained paths throughout. Perfect for families with buggies and young children—mostly flat terrain with just a few shallow inclines. Dogs welcome on leads where livestock grazes nearby. Excellent for spotting woodland birds and wildflowers in spring, with clear waymarking making navigation straightforward even for casual walkers.

Walking routeLocal network
5.73 km from campsite
Route length: 3.6 km

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