Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.49 km for 79 m

After 6.24 km for 217 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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495 m

Grounds Café, Birches Valley

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic little cafe. Lots of seating indoors and outdoors. Plenty of bike parking and bowls for dogs at all outside tables. Food was delicious with a range of options for …

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572 m

Swinerton Cycles Forest Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Very handy if you need spare parts. Has everything you expect from a bike shop

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756 m

Perry’s Trail – Cannock Chase National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

It's an amazing start to a mountain biking trail, riding under the Go Ape high ropes and obstacle course up in the trees. It's mostly flat too, which helps as …

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2.49 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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2.91 km

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

Highlight • MTB Park

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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4.67 km

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

Highlight • MTB Park

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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5.39 km

Stony Brook Pools

Highlight • Natural

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

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5.93 km

Tree-Top Adventure Course, Cannock Chase

Highlight • Structure

7.09 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.93 km

1.05 km

1.03 km

858 m

157 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.66 km

2.10 km

1.19 km

1.04 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 22 April

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