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United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Staffordshire
Lichfield
Hammerwich

Swinerton Cycles Forest Centre – Grounds Café, Birches Valley loop from Burntwood

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Staffordshire
Lichfield
Hammerwich

Swinerton Cycles Forest Centre – Grounds Café, Birches Valley loop from Burntwood

Moderate

9

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Swinerton Cycles Forest Centre – Grounds Café, Birches Valley loop from Burntwood

02:08

40.3km

510m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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After 19.5 km for 503 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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12.8 km

Stile Cop Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

0.9 miles, average gradient 5%

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2

18.6 km

Very good facilities. Cafe, toilets, massive car park.

All day parking is £6.
Take the correct change.
The car park closes at 5.

Many trails are signposted for hiking and …

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3

18.8 km

Swinerton Cycles Forest Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Bike hire and equipment shop at the heart of Cannock Chase, the perfect place to pick up last minute kit or snack essentials. Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff here and the bike hire service was brilliant.

cannockchasecyclecentre.co.uk

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4

18.8 km

Fantastic little cafe. Lots of seating indoors and outdoors. Plenty of bike parking and bowls for dogs at all outside tables. Food was delicious with a range of options for …

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5

19.7 km

Reedy Pool

Highlight • Forest

This isn't showing on the map as I tried to discover what the name of it is. Maybe it dries up considerably in warmer months? It has quite a rustic …

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40.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.1 km

1.13 km

441 m

398 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.1 km

17.7 km

481 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Thursday 25 June

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