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Bowmanshill

✦ Ancient woodland19 ha

📷 Richard Webb · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome19 ha

Getting here

52.52209, -2.38619

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Robin +71 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Robin +71 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Male-fern, Broad Buckler-fern, Dryopteris borreri +46 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Large White, Meadow Brown, Ringlet +83 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Large White, Meadow Brown, Ringlet +83 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic; Plants — Hawkweed, Rough Hawkbit, Elder +1 more foraging species

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

10 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Captain Geoffrey's Estate Walk, Dudmaston EstateWalking route6.5 km

The walk uses natural paths which can be muddy or slippery. Dogs are welcome.

Named routeLength 6.5 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Morfe Walk, Comer Woods, Dudmaston EstateWalking route6.1 km

All walks use natural paths which can be muddy or slippery. Dog friendly.

Named routeLength 6.1 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Explorer Trail, Comer Woods, Dudmaston EstateWalking route3.5 km

Some steep slopes. Dogs are welcome (on and off lead areas)

Named routeLength 3.5 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Dingle and Garden Walk, Dudmaston EstateWalking route1.2 km

Seasonal trail, only open April to October. Paths can get muddy. Dog friendly.

Named routeLength 1.2 kmDuration 00:40Round tripLocal walking route
Big Pool and Dingle Walk, Dudmaston EstateWalking route

Paths can get muddy. Dog friendly.

Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

11 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route2.3 km
Named routeRef 45Length 2.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route91 m
Named routeRef 45Length 91 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route5.6 km
Named routeRef 45Length 5.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route94 m
Named routeRef 45Length 94 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
Main RouteCycling route192 m
Named routeRef 45Length 192 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Bowmanshill

📷 Richard Webb · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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✦DUDMASTON HALLHistoric site3 km→🌱Severn ParkUrban park2.5 km→🌱Bridgnorth Community GardenUrban park2.5 km→🌱Severn ParkUrban park2.5 km→🌱underhillstreet parkUrban park2.5 km→🌱The Castle GroundsUrban park2.5 km→

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