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Castle Ring Iron Age Hill Fort

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Castle Ring Iron Age Hill Fort

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Castle Ring Iron Age Hill Fort

Recommended by 63 hikers out of 67

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Cannock Chase National Landscape

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

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    1. Castle Ring loop – Cannock Chase

    9.78km

    02:43

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

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

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

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

    6.39km

    01:49

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

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    December 14, 2020

    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.

      May 5, 2018

      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.

        February 18, 2019

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

          February 4, 2019

          One pf the many entrances to the delights of Cannock Chase. Whether hiking or biking there are plenty of trails and obstacles around here to keep you busy.

            May 6, 2022

            Good free car park to use as a starting point for longer walks

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

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