Snailbeach Lead Mine Where is it ?

The mine is in the village of Snailbeach near Minsterley, Shropshire (NGR SJ375822)
From the North Head for the A5 Shrewsbury bypass from either east or west and turn down the A488 south signposted for Bishops Castle. Follow the A488 through Hanwood and Pontesbury. At Minsterley turn left at the roundabout along the A488 and after 2 miles look for a bus shelter on the right. Turn left just after this along a minor road signposted to Snailbeach. Follow this up the hill and, where the road flattens and turns right, look for the car park on the right hand side. From the South Head for Bishops Castle and take the A488 north signposted for Shrewsbury. Follow the A488 until you go down a steep wooded hill. A mile after this look for a bus shelter on the left. Turn right just before this along a minor road signposted to Snailbeach. Follow this up the hill and, where the road flattens and turns right, look for the car park on the right hand side.
	Parking There is ample free parking next to the Village Hall, where there is a public toilet. Do NOT drive up the small road to Lordshill and do not park on the mine site itself. Disabled If you are disabled, there is a small parking space opposite the Visitor Centre next to the headgear. Drive up the hill and follow the road around to the right. Where it bends left and goes up a hill, turn right along a track. A short distance along here you will see the headgear on your right and a parking space next to it.
The mine appears to be in the middle of the village because houses have been built around it during the last 100 years. A look at the map on the right shows that it used to be much more remote.

Last revised: 18 July 2008