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West Midlands Region

Springslade Lodge loop from Hednesford

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West Midlands Region

Springslade Lodge loop from Hednesford

Hard

17

riders

Springslade Lodge loop from Hednesford

03:34

44.2km

550m

Cycling

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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Cannock Chase National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

13.1 km

Downhill trail in Cannock Chase National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

2

13.8 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.

Tip by

3

15.2 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.

Tip by

4

18.2 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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5

18.3 km

Start of Gravel Descent to Seven Springs

Highlight • Forest

6

37.0 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 …

Tip by

7

37.3 km

View of Cannock Chase National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

Check out that view! Are we in the West Midlands?? I dunno!?

Tip by

8

39.5 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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B

44.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.3 km

17.2 km

4.80 km

1.25 km

852 m

775 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.3 km

16.7 km

5.09 km

1.89 km

114 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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