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The best MTB trails around Lichfield

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Mountain biking around Lichfield is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Staffordshire. To help you experience the best the region has to offer, we’ve …

Last updated: October 27, 2025

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1. Cannock Chase Forest Trailhead – Monkey Trail, Cannock Chase loop from Handsacre

45.0km

03:28

600m

Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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2. Swinerton Cycles Forest Centre – Grounds Café, Birches Valley loop from Prospect Village

61.2km

04:45

700m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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3. Chasewater Reservoir Cycleway loop from Chasetown

8.26km

00:31

50m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Lower Cliff Trail – The Woodbank – Narrow Tree Gap loop from Upper Longdon

14.0km

01:14

250m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Historic Canal Lock – Trent and Mersey Canal loop from Lichfield Trent Valley

51.0km

03:14

140m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Chasewater Reservoir Cycleway – San Miguel Pub loop from Chasetown

23.2km

01:33

80m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Historic Canal Lock – The Butts Trig Point loop from Rugeley Trent Valley

35.6km

02:55

330m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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8. Dolly's Staircase – Birches Valley Railway Bridge loop from Chase Terrace

46.1km

03:23

420m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Lock Pound 27 – Huddlesford Junction loop from Lichfield City

34.6km

01:53

170m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Colorful Wheel Structure loop from Lichfield City

28.3km

01:37

220m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails around Lichfield

1. Cannock Chase Forest Trailhead – Monkey Trail, Cannock Chase loop from Handsacre

2. Swinerton Cycles Forest Centre – Grounds Café, Birches Valley loop from Prospect Village

3. Chasewater Reservoir Cycleway loop from Chasetown

4. Lower Cliff Trail – The Woodbank – Narrow Tree Gap loop from Upper Longdon

5. Historic Canal Lock – Trent and Mersey Canal loop from Lichfield Trent Valley

6. Chasewater Reservoir Cycleway – San Miguel Pub loop from Chasetown

7. Historic Canal Lock – The Butts Trig Point loop from Rugeley Trent Valley

8. Dolly's Staircase – Birches Valley Railway Bridge loop from Chase Terrace

9. Lock Pound 27 – Huddlesford Junction loop from Lichfield City

10. Colorful Wheel Structure loop from Lichfield City

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