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The Top 20 Attractions around Cannock Chase

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Cannock Chase. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Cannock Chase is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: October 24, 2025

Cannock Chase Forest Trailhead

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The starting point for your Cannock Chase trail centre rides! Here you'll find maps of each route as well as crucial trail closures information, as they constantly need upkeep to …

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Lower Cliff Trail

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After the "Incidious Incline" you're rewarded with this awesome downhill. Not technical but great fun if ridden fast!

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Trail Junction: Follow the Dog & The Monkey Trail

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Both trails are fabulous. If you have time deffo do both. But if time stretched then choose depending on just how much time you have. Either way the trails all …

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Fairoak Pools

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Just beautiful to watch the sunshine on the water. To sit in peace in the sunshine and take it all in.

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Brocton Camp Information Board

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In the autumn of 1914, only months after the start of the First World War, construction of two large camps began on Cannock Chase. The camps (known as Brocton Camp …

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RAF Hednesford Memorial

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Primarily served as a training facility during and after World War II. Closed in 1959, the base is no longer operational and has since been repurposed for civilian use.

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Swinerton Cycles Forest Centre

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Very handy if you need spare parts. Has everything you expect from a bike shop

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Gentleshaw Service Reservoir

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Blithfield Reservoir Construction
River Blithe scheme

The River Blithe Scheme was authorised by Act of Parliament in 1939, giving the company permission to carry out a significant amount of work …

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Christ Church, Gentleshaw

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Gentleshaw Church stands as a distinctive and one-of-a-kind structure, characterized by its diverse architectural styles that evolved during various periods of alteration and extension.

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Castle Ring Iron Age Hill Fort

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Castle Ring is an Iron Age hill fort that occupies the highest spot in Cannock Chase. Roughly 2,500 years old, the fort would have been an important settlement in Iron …

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The Top 20 Attractions around Cannock Chase

Cannock Chase Forest Trailhead

Lower Cliff Trail

Trail Junction: Follow the Dog & The Monkey Trail

Fairoak Pools

Brocton Camp Information Board

RAF Hednesford Memorial

Swinerton Cycles Forest Centre

Gentleshaw Service Reservoir

Christ Church, Gentleshaw

Castle Ring Iron Age Hill Fort

Other adventures around Cannock Chase

Most popular routes around Cannock Chase

Most popular attractions around Cannock Chase

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