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Cannock Chase Forest Trailhead – Stony Brook Pools loop from Hednesford

Cannock Chase Forest Trailhead – Stony Brook Pools loop from Hednesford

Hard

5.0

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Cannock Chase Forest Trailhead – Stony Brook Pools loop from Hednesford

02:42

39.1km

390m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.1 km for 238 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.06 km

Birkins Wood

Forest

22.4 km

Shugborough Estate

Highlight • Natural

24.1 km

Salt's Plantation

Forest

25.2 km

Historic Canal Lock

Highlight • Historical Site

31.4 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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31.7 km

Fairoak Trail Pine Forest Path

Highlight • Trail

Setting out on the green-rated Fairoak trail, the shared use gravel road leads you from the trail centre towards the pools through this section of magnificent tall pine trees.

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32.0 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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33.0 km

Stony Brook Pools

Highlight • Natural

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

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33.2 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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34.5 km

Black Trail – Evil Slab Section

Highlight • MTB Park

Evil Slab section of The Dog

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39.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

9.33 km

9.16 km

6.07 km

1.99 km

992 m

110 m

Surfaces

17.0 km

9.39 km

8.97 km

3.69 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

18°C

10°C

68 %

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Cannock Chase Forest Trailhead – Stony Brook Pools loop from Hednesford

Shugborough Estate

Historic Canal Lock

Perry's Trail, Cannock Chase

Fairoak Trail Pine Forest Path

Cannock Chase Forest Trailhead

Stony Brook Pools

Gravel path by the pools, Cannock Chase

Black Trail – Evil Slab Section

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