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West Midlands Region

Hednesford Hills and Raceway – View over Cannock Chase loop from Hednesford

Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

Hednesford Hills and Raceway – View over Cannock Chase loop from Hednesford

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Hednesford Hills and Raceway – View over Cannock Chase loop from Hednesford

04:57

18.0km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Cannock Chase National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.99 km

Hednesford Hills and Raceway

Highlight • Natural

Hednesford Hills, in conjunction with Cannock Chase, serves as an exceptional and expansive illustration of heathland. These areas are a scarce phenomenon in the lowland regions of England, presenting a …

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2

5.93 km

Hill to Castle Ring

Highlight • Forest

3

6.07 km

View over Cannock Chase

Highlight • Viewpoint

Gorgeous views over Cannock Chase and the Staffordshire countryside.

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4

6.36 km

View of Cannock Chase National Landscape

Highlight • Natural Monument

5

7.51 km

Brindley Heath Lily Pond

Highlight • Lake

A lovely pond located adjacent to Two Saints Way, featuring a serene woodland path encircling it, offering an opportunity to appreciate the peaceful landscape and observe the local wildlife.

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6

8.92 km

Horsepasture Pools

Highlight • Natural

7

13.2 km

View of Rugeley Power Station and Hednesford Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

16.0 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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B

18.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.8 km

1.77 km

1.06 km

362 m

Surfaces

12.7 km

2.20 km

1.81 km

788 m

371 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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