Stony Brook Pools – Fairoak Pools loop from Rugeley

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Stony Brook Pools – Fairoak Pools loop from Rugeley

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Stony Brook Pools – Fairoak Pools loop from Rugeley

01:15

4.66km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Cannock Chase National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.27 km

Stony Brook Pools

Highlight • Natural

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

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1.40 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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2.84 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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2.92 km

Bench with a view of Fairoak Pools

Highlight • Lake

A gorgeous spot to sit and rest a while, taking in a marvellous view of the Fairoak Pools and the wildlife that calls it home.

Look out for Canada geese, moorhen and coots as well as mallards on the water.

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3.27 km

Wooden Bridge over Fairoak Waterfall

Highlight • Bridge

3.78 km

Stegosaurus Section – Follow the Dog Trail

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

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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4.66 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.96 km

496 m

212 m

Surfaces

1.96 km

1.71 km