To cross from the Birches Valley side of the trail centre with Follow The Dog over to the southern loop, The Monkey, and back again, you'll need to bypass the traffic by taking this bridge. There are bike lanes and chicanes at either end to slow riders.

Andy Lewis MTB 🇬🇧

April 19, 2022

Mountain biking

At both ends of bridge - chincane type barriers to slow riders down

Maria Wigley (wigleybike)

September 28, 2025

Gravel riding

Watch out for very busy fast road!

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Best Mountain Biking Routes to Birches Valley Railway Bridge

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1. Birches Valley Railway Bridge – Lower Cliff Trail loop from Slitting Mill

9.25km

00:54

190m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. High Voltage Trail – Dolly's Staircase loop from Slitting Mill

11.9km

01:04

200m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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3. Monkey Trail, Cannock Chase – Pot of Gold Trail loop from Prospect Village

18.9km

01:45

280m

Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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

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Birches Valley Railway Bridge

1. Birches Valley Railway Bridge – Lower Cliff Trail loop from Slitting Mill

2. High Voltage Trail – Dolly's Staircase loop from Slitting Mill

3. Monkey Trail, Cannock Chase – Pot of Gold Trail loop from Prospect Village

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