Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

After 30.0 km for 325 m

After 36.9 km for 407 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.10 km

Wide Gravel Track — Cannock Chase

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Some of the best gravel riding in the Midlands. Is to be found at Cannock Chase. There are rides for all abilities.

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9.14 km

Downhill trail in Cannock Chase National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

14.1 km

Sherbrook Valley

Highlight • Natural

The Sherbrook Valley is a beautiful place, with a mixture of woodland, open heathland and the Sher Brook. There are walking and cycling trails that follow the valley on both sides of the brook.

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19.6 km

Heather Fields and Scenic Trails, Cannock Chase

Highlight • MTB Park

24 square miles of trails. Over at Birches Valley you will find dedicated MTB trails. Follow The Dog and the Monkey trails combined are about 14 miles long (approximately 7 …

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21.8 km

Springslade Lodge

Highlight • Cafe

Great cafe stop if you are doing some of the off piste trails or gravel roads around Cannock Chase. Plenty of space in the bike racks plus lots of indoor and outdoor seating.

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29.8 km

Steep Uphill Singletrack in Cannock Chase National Landscape

Highlight • Climb

This is an awfully steep hill and a total nightmare if it's muddy. Recommended, for those who like a challenge.

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32.6 km

The White Roads of Cannock Chase

Highlight • Trail

Woodland paradise on the white roads of the chase! You cant not get a photo?

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32.7 km

Start of Gravel Descent to Seven Springs

Highlight • Forest

41.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.2 km

7.40 km

3.18 km

1.50 km

267 m

112 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.1 km

5.60 km

3.36 km

1.68 km

919 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Tuesday 10 March

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4°C

33 %

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