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Children cycling on the Explorer Trail in Comer Woods at Dudmaston, Midlands
Children cycling on the Explorer Trail in Comer Woods at Dudmaston, Midlands | © National Trust Images/John Millar
Shropshire & Staffordshire

Comer Woods explorer cycling trail

Explore Comer Woods on two wheels on this circular cycling trail. The family-friendly route takes you through the large Heath Meadow, past farm buildings, and then navigates the paths through the expansive woodland. Here you'll pass ancient trees and tackle some steep inclines, going via a scout camp, before weaving back down to the start.

Total steps: 10

Total steps: 10

Start point

Comer Woods Car park, Quatford, Bridgnorth, WV15 6QL. Grid ref: SO742899

Step 1

Follow the red gravel path east, keeping the car park on your right.

Step 2

Head left across the meadow, keeping the barns on your right.

Step 3

Follow the path out of the meadow and through the wooded area. You'll start to climb gently upwards towards Sandybury Lane.

Step 4

Once you reach the gate on Sandybury Lane, follow the hairpin bend around to the right and carry on the track.

Step 5

Continue straight through to the Scout Camp clearing.

Step 6

Keep left to head up the hill, ignoring the path downhill on your right.

Step 7

At Fiveways, ignore the path through a metal gate into a field, and instead head left into the trees.

Step 8

At the top of Coronation, head straight on. The path to your right is for walkers only.

Step 9

Cyclists should turn immediately right onto the red gravel track as it weaves downhill towards the car park.

Step 10

Head around to the right and back into the bottom of the car park and the end of the trail.

End point

Comer Woods Car park, Quatford, Bridgnorth, WV15 6QL. Grid ref: SO742899

Trail map

Dudmaston Comer Woods Explorer Trail Map
Dudmaston Comer Woods Explorer Trail Map | © National Trust

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