Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 31, 2024

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11.2 km

Swinerton Cycles Forest Centre

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

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12.4 km

Stegosaurus Section – Follow the Dog Trail

When you see it, you'll understand how this trail section got its name! Large, angular rocks make up the path, with a tight corner to start before a flatter rock …

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13.2 km

Watch Out Trolls! Boardwalk, Follow the Dog Trail

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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17.1 km

Monkey Trail, Cannock Chase

Really nice trails. Possibly only suitable for the bravest of beginners due to the variety of obstacles. Great chance to fine tune your mountain bike skills both on uphill and down hill courses

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20.0 km

Tom, Dick and Harry Descents – Monkey Trail, Cannock Chase

A section of three rocky descents with some nadgery corners that are some of the most technically challenging parts of the red-rated Monkey Trail. For even more of a challenge, …

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24.4 km

Lower Cliff Trail

After the "Incidious Incline" you're rewarded with this awesome downhill. Not technical but great fun if ridden fast!

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35.6 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.6 km

8.66 km

941 m

392 m

Surfaces

26.0 km

7.39 km

826 m

693 m

596 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Cannock Chase 'Follow the dog' & 'The Monkey Trail' loop – Cannock Chase

Swinerton Cycles Forest Centre

Stegosaurus Section – Follow the Dog Trail

Watch Out Trolls! Boardwalk, Follow the Dog Trail

Monkey Trail, Cannock Chase

Tom, Dick and Harry Descents – Monkey Trail, Cannock Chase

Lower Cliff Trail

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