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Fairoak Pools – Cannock Chase Forest Trailhead loop from Cannock Chase National Landscape

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Fairoak Pools – Cannock Chase Forest Trailhead loop from Cannock Chase National Landscape

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Fairoak Pools – Cannock Chase Forest Trailhead loop from Cannock Chase National Landscape

00:54

8.20km

70m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 11, 2026

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Cannock Chase National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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483 m

Cannock Chase Visitor Centre and Grounds Café

Highlight • Trail

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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3.53 km

Stony Brook Pools

Highlight • Natural

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

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5.10 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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6.48 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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6.51 km

Go Ape Cannock Chase

Highlight • Forest

So you have tried hiking. And you've tried biking.
So how about this for a new 'high'?
(See what I did there 😂)

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7.63 km

Swinerton Cycles Forest Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Very handy if you need spare parts. Has everything you expect from a bike shop

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7.71 km

Grounds Café, Birches Valley

Highlight • Cafe

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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8.20 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.17 km

1.03 km

801 m

115 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.76 km

2.25 km

1.50 km

1.38 km

300 m

Elevation

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Friday 8 May

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Fairoak Pools – Cannock Chase Forest Trailhead loop from Cannock Chase National Landscape

Cannock Chase Visitor Centre and Grounds Café

Stony Brook Pools

Fairoak Pools

Cannock Chase Forest Trailhead

Go Ape Cannock Chase

Swinerton Cycles Forest Centre

Grounds Café, Birches Valley

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