Hopton Wood

Visitor information

Opening hours

Hopton Wood offers 24 hour access, 365 days a year.

How to find us

There are two car parks that give access to the wood, Bedstone Hill Car Park and Hopton Wood Car Park.

Hopton Wood , Craven Arms

Sat Nav Postcode: SY7 0QF

By Car

Bedstone Hill Car Park (SY7 0BG) - Turn off the B4367 into the village of Bedstone, take the turn on the left sign posted for Mynd and then the first turn on the right sign posted for Darky Dale.

Hopton Wood Car Park (SY7 0QF) - Hopton Wood is situated eight miles west of Craven Arms, off the B4385 to Clun adjacent to the village of Hopton Castle.

OS Grid Ref

SO 355 784

Get directions

52.394332327208, -2.9597193247457

Parking and prices

There are no parking charges at Hopton Wood.

Additional information

Number of accessible parking spaces: 0

Try our easy access trails page to find accessible parking near you.

Contact details

Landline Number

0300 067 6977

E-Mail Address

marchesforests@forestryengland.uk

group mountain biking through autumnal trees — Photo credit: Andy McCandlish

Hopton Wood

Start your cycling adventure at Hopton Wood!

Hopton Woods is the home of mountain biking in Shropshire. Come and test yourself out on the warm-up loop before heading into the wood on our harder trails.

All the trails at Hopton are largely unsurfaced, so the way they ride changes according to the weather and the season. Please ride within your ability (and that of your bike) and with appropriate safety gear.

At a glance

3 cycling trails
Walking
Picnic area

Activities at Hopton Wood

Cycling & mountain biking at Hopton Wood

Picnics at Hopton Wood

Walking at Hopton Wood

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Happy times and waggy tails

For a safe and enjoyable visit for everyone, read our guidance on dogs in the forest.

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