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 Age Britain and is believed to have been occupied by Celtic tribe, the Cornovii. Castle Ring is listed as a Scheduled Ancient Monument.

Roger

May 5, 2018

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Castle Ring is a 2,500 year old Iron Age hill fort that was home to the Celtic Cornovi tribe.
Also a car park to start some fantastic walks in Cannock Chase.

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February 18, 2019

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Free parking. Always good to know. (The Cannock Chase Visitor centre is £6 for the day)

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1. Castle Ring loop – Cannock Chase

9.78km

02:43

180m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Castle Ring Iron Age Hill Fort – View over Cannock Chase loop from Cannock Wood

6.39km

01:49

140m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View over Cannock Chase – Castle Ring Iron Age Hill Fort loop from Beaudesert Old Park

5.73km

01:38

140m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 240 m

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Location: Cannock Wood, Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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Castle Ring Iron Age Hill Fort

1. Castle Ring loop – Cannock Chase

2. Castle Ring Iron Age Hill Fort – View over Cannock Chase loop from Cannock Wood

3. View over Cannock Chase – Castle Ring Iron Age Hill Fort loop from Beaudesert Old Park

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