United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Worthen With Shelve
Snailbeach Lead Mines
United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Worthen With Shelve
Snailbeach Lead Mines
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 12 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Shropshire Hills National Landscape
Location: Worthen With Shelve, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom
5.0
(1)
11
01:28
4.52km
200m
4.8
(29)
135
03:59
12.8km
460m
5.0
(1)
4
06:23
21.4km
650m
Old tin mine - historic ruined buildings and railway.The unfenced site is owned by Shropshire Council and managed on a day to day basis by Shropshire Mines Trust. In its heyday it was one of the biggest and richest lead mines in the country.The site will normally be open between 11.00 am and 4.00 pm. Last tours into Day Level start no later than 3.30pm. (From shropshiremines.org.uk/snailbeach/snailbeach/visits.html)
October 10, 2023
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Location: Worthen With Shelve, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom
5.0
(1)
11
01:28
4.52km
200m
4.8
(29)
135
03:59
12.8km
460m
5.0
(1)
4
06:23
21.4km
650m