Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 5, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 38.3 km for 35 m

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Start point

Train Station

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9.92 km

Fairoak Trail Pine Forest Path

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Setting out on the green-rated Fairoak trail, the shared use gravel road leads you from the trail centre towards the pools through this section of magnificent tall pine trees.

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10.2 km

Cannock Chase Forest Trailhead

Highlight • MTB Park

The starting point for your Cannock Chase trail centre rides! Here you'll find maps of each route as well as crucial trail closures information, as they constantly need upkeep to …

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10.6 km

BERMese Python (Blue) – Perry's Trail, Cannock Chase

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A wonderful snaking section of berms on the blue-rated Perry's Trail between the pines that'll get you practicing your corners over and over. Hat's off to the trail builders here, …

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11.6 km

Watch Out Trolls! Boardwalk, Follow the Dog Trail

Highlight • Structure

Great little section of boardwalk to test you on the 'Watch Out For Trolls!' section of the red-rated 'Follow The Dog' trail here on Cannock Chase.

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12.1 km

Perry's Trail and Red Technical Section — Cannock Chase National Landscape

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Here the two trails criss-cross over each other, with the blue-rated Perry's Trail zig-zagging up the hillside on a smooth path. If you fancy a more challenging option, then take …

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12.8 km

Stony Brook Pools

Highlight • Natural

Enjoy a moment on the footbridge to hear the rushing water beneath.

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18.7 km

The Butts Trig Point

Highlight • Natural Monument

Surely worth a trip to the trig point for the name alone. Some nice views around the area, plenty of heather out at this time of year.

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18.9 km

Steep climb to The Butts

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Smooth surface for miles

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39.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.9 km

6.49 km

3.59 km

1.62 km

561 m

377 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.8 km

11.2 km

7.40 km

1.89 km

1.02 km

191 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

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Sunday 22 February

13°C

8°C

15 %

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