Explore Dudmaston's wider estate

Dudmaston comer woods entrance

Car parks in Comer Woods, Hampton Loade and the Sawmill are perfect starting points for exploring the surrounding countryside at Dudmaston. Parking is free for National Trust members and you don't need to book your visit here. The car park at Dudmaston Hall is now closed until the Spring.

Opening times and charges

Car parks in Comer Woods, Hampton and the Sawmill are open every day. Check the opening times before you visit.

Parking is free for National Trust members. Please scan your membership card in the machine to receive your free ticket. Every time you scan, Dudmaston receives money to help fund conservation and maintenance projects on the estate. 

For non-members, parking is £2 for 90 minutes or £3.50 all day. No change? Download the Pay by Phone app. Follow the prompts and input the location code for your car park.

Comer Woods - 803352

Hampton Loade - 803353 

Sawmill - 803513

Further guidance on how to do this is displayed near the parking meter. Thank you for supporting us.

How to get here

All of the car parks can be located using Google Maps. Postcodes for satnavs are not completely accurate but they will get you close enough to follow the road signage.

Comer Woods WV15 6QJ

Hampton Loade WV15 6HD

Sawmill WV15 6QN - this postcode will take you to the main entrance for Dudmaston Hall. Take the lane opposite the entrance, pass by The Holt Estate Yard and you'll arrive at the Sawmill car park on your right.

There are four visitor car parks at Dudmaston
Car parks at Dudmaston in Shropshire
There are four visitor car parks at Dudmaston
Dog walking in winter at Ashridge Herts

Visiting Dudmaston with your dog 

It's great to see dogs and dog lovers enjoying the estate so bring your pooch along and explore the walks.

Rest and refuel in Comer Woods

The Shepherd's Hut is our takeaway food and drink outlet in Comer Woods, near the barn in Heath Meadow. It's perfect for families and dog walkers who want to pick up something on the go. Check opening times here before you visit.  

Toilets in Comer Woods are open every day. You'll find them in Heath Meadow, close to the Shepherd's Hut.

Stop off for refreshments after a bike ride in the woods
Dudmaston comer woods shepherds hut catering trailer
Stop off for refreshments after a bike ride in the woods
dudmaston comer woods family explorer trail

Find your way in Comer Woods 

Download this map to help guide your way in the woodland. Cyclists, walkers and horse riders use these woods, so look out for one another, noting which paths are shared or recommended sole use.

These walking trails start and finish from Dudmaston's countryside car parks.

Dudmaston explorer comer woods autumn winter

Explorer Trail, Comer Woods 

Explore Dudmaston's wider estate. This mixed surface route is suitable for little legs, walkers and cyclists.

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Captain Geoffrey's Estate Walk 

Follow in Captain Geoffrey's footsteps on a trail around his estate.

Dudmaston big pool winter trees

Three Pools walk, Comer Woods 

Begin at the Old Sawmill car park and stroll down into the woodland. Pass by Brim, Seggy and Wall pools. A good opportunity for reflection, peace and tranquility.

Visitors and a dog in winter woodland

Captain Geoffrey's Woodland Walk 

Follow in Captain Geoffrey's footsteps on a trail around the woodlands he knew so well.

Dudmaston comer woods morfe trail running walk autumn

Morfe Walk, Comer Woods 

This three mile walk takes you deep into the heart of the woods. Pass by ancient trees and productive conifer plantations.

White admiral butterfly Dudmaston

White Admiral walk, Comer Woods 

A relaxing walk through the woodland. Spot White Admiral butterflies feeding on bramble flowers in July and August.