Shropshire & Staffordshire

Comer Woods explorer cycling trail

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

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.

Near to

Dudmaston Estate Comer Woods

Start point

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

Address
Comer Woods Car park, Quatford, Bridgnorth, WV15 6QL
Directions via Google Maps
By road
Head west out of Dudley on the B4176. At Himley turn left in front of the Sandiacre Farm Shop and Nurseries. Head east out of Swindon on the High Street and keep left as this road turns into Chasepool Road. At the juncton, turn right then left onto Enville Common Road. After about ⅔ mile (1km), turn right onto Morfe Lane. At the junction, turn right onto the A458 and continue before turning left, following signs for Quatt. Ignore the Dudmaston Hall entrance and instead turn right onto the A442 and then turn right at the Dudmaston Comer Woods sign.
Total stages: 10
Total stages: 10
Start point
Comer Woods Car park, Quatford, Bridgnorth, WV15 6QL. Grid ref: SO742899
Stage 1
Follow the red gravel path east, keeping the car park on your right.
Stage 2
Head left across the meadow, keeping the barns on your right.
Stage 3
Follow the path out of the meadow and through the wooded area. You'll start to climb gently upwards towards Sandybury Lane.
Stage 4
Once you reach the gate on Sandybury Lane, follow the hairpin bend around to the right and carry on the track.
Stage 5
Continue straight through to the Scout Camp clearing.
Stage 6
Keep left to head up the hill, ignoring the path downhill on your right.
Stage 7
At Fiveways, ignore the path through a metal gate into a field, and instead head left into the trees.
Stage 8
At the top of Coronation, head straight on. The path to your right is for walkers only.
Stage 9
Cyclists should turn immediately right onto the red gravel track as it weaves downhill towards the car park.
Stage 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 | © National Trust
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