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Brocton Camp Information Board – RAF Hednesford Memorial loop from Cannock

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Brocton Camp Information Board – RAF Hednesford Memorial loop from Cannock

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Brocton Camp Information Board – RAF Hednesford Memorial loop from Cannock

01:49

16.6km

110m

Running

Hard run. 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: May 26, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Cannock Chase National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.15 km

Brocton Camp Information Board

Highlight • Historical Site

In the autumn of 1914, only months after the start of the First World War, construction of two large camps began on Cannock Chase. The camps (known as Brocton Camp …

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8.55 km

Black Trail – Evil Slab Section

Highlight • MTB Park

Evil Slab section of The Dog

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9.32 km

RAF Hednesford Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Primarily served as a training facility during and after World War II. Closed in 1959, the base is no longer operational and has since been repurposed for civilian use.

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10.9 km

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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16.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.69 km

3.87 km

2.15 km

748 m

143 m

Surfaces

6.78 km

3.24 km

3.22 km

1.86 km

1.51 km

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Monday 6 July

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16°C

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Brocton Camp Information Board – RAF Hednesford Memorial loop from Cannock

Brocton Camp Information Board

Black Trail – Evil Slab Section

RAF Hednesford Memorial

Brindley Heath

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