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Morfe Covert

16 ha

📷 Roger D Kidd · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Free entryDogs welcome16 ha

Getting here

52.52926, -2.34552

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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
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

6 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Kestrel, Robin, Swallow +73 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Kestrel, Robin, Swallow +73 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Plants — Bramble, Sheep's Sorrel, Common Hemp-nettle +23 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Speckled Wood, Meadow Brown, Red-tailed Bumblebee +98 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Speckled Wood, Meadow Brown, Red-tailed Bumblebee +98 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bramble, Yorkshire-fog, Shepherd's-purse +180 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Bramble, Yorkshire-fog, Shepherd's-purse +180 more · last seen 2025

Free

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
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
Staffordshire Way (Cannock Chase South)Walking route

Staffordshire Way, part Cannock Chase - south

Named routeRegional 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
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Cycling

10 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

Byway near Upper Farmcote in Shropshire

📷 Roger D Kidd · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Byway near Upper Farmcote in Shropshire

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✦DUDMASTON HALLHistoric site4.2 km→🌱Severn ParkUrban park4.6 km→🌱Severn ParkUrban park4.6 km→🌱Bridgnorth Community GardenUrban park4.8 km→🌱Walled GardenUrban park4.2 km→🌱underhillstreet parkUrban park4.9 km→

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