Stony Brook Pools – Cannock Chase Forest Trailhead loop from Cannock Chase

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Stony Brook Pools – Cannock Chase Forest Trailhead loop from Cannock Chase

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Stony Brook Pools – Cannock Chase Forest Trailhead loop from Cannock Chase

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18.8km

200m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Cannock Chase National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.00 km

Stony Brook Pools

Highlight • Natural

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

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8.06 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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8.13 km

Swinerton Cycles Forest Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Bike hire and equipment shop at the heart of Cannock Chase, the perfect place to pick up last minute kit or snack essentials. Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff here and the bike hire service was brilliant.

cannockchasecyclecentre.co.uk

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8.26 km

Cannock Chase Visitor Centre and Grounds Café

Highlight • Trail

Very good facilities. Cafe, toilets, massive car park.

All day parking is £6.
Take the correct change.
The car park closes at 5.

Many trails are signposted for hiking and …

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8.35 km

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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9.49 km

Perry's Trail, Cannock Chase

Highlight • Cycleway

The blue trail at Cannock is called Perry's Trail. It's fun and perfect for developing your riding skills without any features that require drops or jumps. Features on this trail …

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12.0 km

Gravel path by the pools, Cannock Chase

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Take it easy and freewheel down this gentle descent past the pools as you're heading south-west to north-east. It's really gorgeous with the trees on your right and water to …

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15.8 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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