Monkey Trail, Cannock Chase – Pot of Gold Trail loop from Brindley Heath

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Monkey Trail, Cannock Chase – Pot of Gold Trail loop from Brindley Heath

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Monkey Trail, Cannock Chase – Pot of Gold Trail loop from Brindley Heath

00:51

8.13km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Cannock Chase National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

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53 m

Lung Buster

Highlight • Cycleway

You will need to tip your bike vertically in order to get through the barriers.

Insanely steep incline - I see why people have e-bikes!

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1.18 km

Monkey Trail, Cannock Chase

Highlight • MTB Park

Really nice trails. Possibly only suitable for the bravest of beginners due to the variety of obstacles. Great chance to fine tune your mountain bike skills both on uphill and down hill courses

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1.44 km

Pot of Gold Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

After 'Over the Rainbow' comes a 'Pot of Gold'. A nice flowy descent with a few drops and berms. Easy to pick up a bit of speed on.

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3.34 km

The Woodbank – Narrow Tree Gap

Highlight • MTB Park

Not too techie black grade option but you might find it tricky to squeeze through the gap if you have wide bars.

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5.22 km

Resting point in Cannock Chase National Landscape

Highlight • Forest

great point to stop, catch your breath. I make my own way back down to the car on natural trails

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5.51 km

Monkey Trail (M6), Cannock Chase

Highlight • MTB Park

Monkey Trail is not suitable for a Touring Bike, Follow The Dog is easier.

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7.06 km

Lower Cliff Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

After the "Incidious Incline" you're rewarded with this awesome downhill. Not technical but great fun if ridden fast!

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8.13 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.99 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.05 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Monday 5 October

20°C

12°C

34 %

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Monkey Trail, Cannock Chase – Pot of Gold Trail loop from Brindley Heath

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Monkey Trail, Cannock Chase – Pot of Gold Trail loop from Brindley Heath

Lung Buster

Monkey Trail, Cannock Chase

Pot of Gold Trail

The Woodbank – Narrow Tree Gap

Resting point in Cannock Chase National Landscape

Monkey Trail (M6), Cannock Chase

Lower Cliff Trail

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