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Stony Brook Pools – Fairoak Pools loop from Cannock Chase

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West Midlands Region

Stony Brook Pools – Fairoak Pools loop from Cannock Chase

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Stony Brook Pools – Fairoak Pools loop from Cannock Chase

02:45

10.2km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Cannock Chase National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.29 km

Brindley Heath

Highlight • Natural

Brindley Heath is a large expanse of woodland and open space on the edge of Cannock Chase. The area has remains of the disused coal mines, interesting wildlife and a rare hybrid bilberry, which grows in high concentration here.

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2

4.18 km

View of Rugeley Power Station and Hednesford Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

5.34 km

Stony Brook Pools

Highlight • Natural

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

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4

5.42 km

Wooden Bridge over Fairoak Waterfall

Highlight • Bridge

5

5.86 km

Fairoak Pools

Highlight • Lake

Just beautiful to watch the sunshine on the water. To sit in peace in the sunshine and take it all in.

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6

7.23 km

Burma Star Memorial Copse

Highlight • Natural

The memorial at the junction of Marquis Drive and the entrance to the former RAF Camp, RAF Hednesford. This is very close to the Cannock Chase Visitors Centre. The placed …

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7

7.58 km

Brocton Camp Information Board

Highlight • Historical Site

In the autumn of 1914, only months after the start of the First World War, construction of two large camps began on Cannock Chase. The camps (known as Brocton Camp …

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B

10.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.94 km

1.10 km

574 m

242 m

228 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.33 km

3.25 km

793 m

470 m

274 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Sunday 11 October

16°C

8°C

38 %

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