Dudmaston Estate Comer Woods
Shropshire & StaffordshireA working woodland for nature, people and wildlife
Comer Woods, Quatford, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV15 6QL
Important notice
M T W T F S S Open
Closed
Opening times for 9 March 2026
Asset Opening time Comer Woods café 09:30 - 15:00 Comer Woods car park 08:00 - 18:00 Sawmill car park 08:00 - 18:00 Hampton Loade car park 08:00 - 18:00 Non member car parking
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid All day car park £6.00 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
- Car park
Countryside car parks in Comer Woods, Hampton Loade and the Sawmill are open every day, all year round except for Christmas Day. Charges apply. Parking is free for National Trust members.
- Coffee shop
Takeaway food and drink are available from the Comer Woods Café. Outdoor seating is available, with some covered seating in Heath Barn.
- Dogs allowed
Dogs are welcome in Comer Woods. Look out for signage which indicates on and off lead areas.
- Toilet
Toilets are available in Heath Meadow, close to the Café.
Designated Blue Badge parking. Powered Mobility Vehicle available to hire (subject to availability). Accessible toilet in Heath Meadow.
- Accessible route and/or map
Explorer and Morfe trails are accessible by Powered Mobility Vehicle.
- Accessible toilet
Accessible toilets are available in Heath Meadow, close to the Café kiosk.
- Induction loop
Available at the Café in Comer Woods.
- Level access to food outlet
Level access to the Café at Comer Woods on the terrace.
- Powered mobility vehicle available
An off-road mobility vehicle (Tramper) is available at Comer Woods. To pre-book email dudmaston@nationaltrust.org.uk or call 01746 780866, 24 hours before your visit. Include your name, number, date and time of your visit. The PMV can only be used on the Morfe and Explorer Trails and the user will be provided with the PMV route map.
- Seating available
Seating available on the terrace and inside Heath Barn. Benches are located at various points around the trails.
- Steps/uneven terrain
Uneven terrain on some trails through Comer Woods.
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- By road
- Comer Woods, Dudmaston is on the side of the A442 between Bridgnorth and Kidderminster near Quatford. Parking: Our countryside car parks in Comer Woods (WV15 6QJ), Hampton Loade (WV15 6HD) and the Sawmill (WV15 6QW) are open every day, all year round except for Christmas Day. For the Sawmill car park, take the lane opposite the main entrance for Dudmaston Hall, pass The Holt and the car park will be on your right. Parking is free for National Trust members. Please scan your membership card at the machine (parking charges apply for non-members).
- On foot
- Follow the footpath from the Sawmill car park into Comer Woods. Please note there is no safe pedestrian access from Dudmaston Hall.
- By bus
- The 297 Arriva bus service runs every 2 hours (approximately) between Bridgnorth and Kidderminster. There are a number of bus stops along the A442 which are convenient for visiting the estate. There is no bus service on Sundays.
Planning your visit
Accessibility at Comer Woods
Enjoy more of Comer Woods and the Dudmaston Estate by pre-booking a Powered Mobility Vehicle. Find out what other access provisions are in place to help you plan your visit.
A family-friendly day out at Comer Woods
Discover what family-friendly activities are on offer at Comer Woods on the Dudmaston Estate in Shropshire. From bike rides to natural play, there are plenty of things to keep everyone busy.
Visiting Comer Woods with your dog
Comer Woods is a three pawprint rated place. Three pawprints shows the very best places you can visit for a day with your dog. You'll be able to take your dog to most areas, including indoors for a cup of tea and a treat. There'll be clearly signed dog zones and dog friendly experiences.
Outdoor activities at Comer Woods
Get outdoors with the family and use the explorer trail to access woodlands and nature. Enjoy walks, cycling and running or let your little ones build a den in the woods.
Highlights
Walking
There are a network of circular trails beginning in Comer Woods that take you through woodland, countryside and farmland.
Eating
The Café in Comer Woods serves takeaway hot and cold drinks, snacks, light meals and cakes. Outdoor seating is available on the terrace with some covered seating in Heath Barn.
Play areas
Children can enjoy playing in the natural woodland or try the agility trail near Heath Meadow.
Running and Cycling
Get active in the woodland. Most trails are suitable for all abilities but there are some challenging options for more experienced users, including a waymarked 10km running trail and a 'red grade' mountain biking route.
Nature
Look out for plants and wildlife as you explore the woods. Listen out for birdsong and see if you can spot animal tracks.
Spotlight events
A family-friendly day out at Comer Woods
There are plenty of ways to enjoy the woods throughout the year.
Upcoming events at Comer Woods
Find out what events we have coming up in Comer Woods.
Wellbeing Walks in Comer Woods
Join us every other Tuesday and second Sunday of the month. Experience the peace and tranquillity of the trees and have a chat with new friends on this free, guided walk through Comer Woods.
Trust 10 trail run in Comer Woods
Join this free, 10k trail run. The Trust 10 is a monthly, 10k trail run that gives you the opportunity to explore the wider Dudmaston estate.
Free babyccino with adult's hot drink
Calling parents of pre-schoolers, come to Comer Woods for a morning treat!
🐣 Easter Egg Hunt at Comer Woods
This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Comer Woods on an Easter trail.
Top trails
Comer Woods explorer trail
Take this circular walk exploring the woodland around Dudmaston's wider estate. This mixed-surface route is suitable for walkers and cyclists.
Trust 10k run in Comer Woods
Run deep into the heart of Dudmaston's woodland on this challenging 10km route. Follow winding paths through the trees and spot wildlife on the three pools.
White Admiral walk at Comer Woods
Enjoy this relaxing 1.5 mile stroll through the woodland at Dudmaston Estate. Perfect for spotting White Admiral butterflies in high summer.
Three Pools walk, Comer Woods
Follow the orange waymarkers on this three-mile walk deep into the heart of the woodland. Pass ancient trees, tall conifers and brimming pools.
Morfe Walk Comer Woods
Follow this circular walk through a variety of landscapes, woodland, farmland and heathland.
Eating
Eating in Comer Woods
Takeaway drinks, warm snacks, cakes and bakes are available daily from the Café in Comer Woods on the Dudmaston Estate in Shropshire.
Things to see and do
Dudmaston Hall
The Hall, galleries, garden and parkland walks at Dudmaston are open Sunday-Thursday April-October. Plan your next visit.
A family-friendly day out at Comer Woods
Discover what family-friendly activities are on offer at Comer Woods on the Dudmaston Estate in Shropshire. From bike rides to natural play, there are plenty of things to keep everyone busy.
Walking at Comer Woods
Enjoy the changing seasons and abundant nature as you walk through the trees in Comer Woods.
Upcoming events
☕ Free babyccino with adult's hot drink
Calling parents of pre-schoolers, come to Comer Woods for a morning treat!
🐣 Easter Egg Hunt at Comer Woods
This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Comer Woods on an Easter trail.
🏃♀️Trust 10 trail run in Comer Woods
The Trust 10 is a monthly, 10k trail run that gives you the opportunity to explore the wider Dudmaston estate.
🚶♀️ Wellbeing Walks in Comer Woods
FREE EVENT - Join us every other Tuesday, and second Sunday of the month. Experience the peace and tranquillity of the trees and have a chat with new friends, there is plenty of inspiration for conversation.
About Dudmaston Estate Comer Woods
Covering 457 acres of Dudmaston's 3,000 acre estate, Comer Woods is a working woodland for nature, people and wildlife. Forestry and woodland management, which saved the whole estate from financial ruin in the 20th century, is still an important part of our work today.
Open every day, all year round, there are paths for walking, running and cycling to suit all abilities. Three pools, named Brim, Seggy and Wall, offer an opportunity to pause, reflect and watch out for wildlife on the water. Connect the trails to venture out of Comer Woods and further onto this large estate.
Please note that the visitor facilities at Dudmaston Hall open seasonally (check the website for days and times) and there is no safe pedestrian access from Comer Woods.
History
'Sandscapes' Heathland restoration in the Midlands
Sandscapes is a nature recovery project which aims to restore and reconnect areas of sandy habitats across the three counties of Shropshire, Staffordshire and Worcestershire.
The history of Comer Woods, Dudmaston Estate
Comer Woods has been part of an ancient forest, an extension of Dudmaston Estate's designed landscape, and a plantation that saved the estate from ruin. Learn more about Comer Wood's past.
Accessibility at Comer Woods
Enjoy more of Comer Woods and the Dudmaston Estate by pre-booking a Powered Mobility Vehicle. Find out what other access provisions are in place to help you plan your visit.
Donate to Comer Woods
Your gift will help to conserve and protect the landscape at Comer Woods.