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Fairoak Pools – Cannock Chase Forest Trailhead loop from Cannock Chase

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Fairoak Pools – Cannock Chase Forest Trailhead loop from Cannock Chase

Hard

5.0

(3)

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Fairoak Pools – Cannock Chase Forest Trailhead loop from Cannock Chase

01:35

19.2km

210m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.59 km for 156 m

Waypoints

Start point

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6.67 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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7.32 km

Stony Brook Pools

Highlight • Natural

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

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8.38 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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8.45 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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8.57 km

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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8.67 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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9.82 km

Perry's Trail, Cannock Chase

Highlight • Cycleway

The blue trail at Cannock is called Perry's Trail. It's fun and perfect for developing your riding skills without any features that require drops or jumps. Features on this trail …

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12.3 km

Gravel path by the pools, Cannock Chase

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Take it easy and freewheel down this gentle descent past the pools as you're heading south-west to north-east. It's really gorgeous with the trees on your right and water to …

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19.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

3.92 km

1.68 km

955 m

909 m

220 m

107 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

4.73 km

3.08 km

730 m

266 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Friday 8 May

18°C

8°C

27 %

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Fairoak Pools – Cannock Chase Forest Trailhead loop from Cannock Chase

Fairoak Pools

Stony Brook Pools

Cannock Chase Forest Trailhead

Swinerton Cycles Forest Centre

Cannock Chase Visitor Centre and Grounds Café

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Perry's Trail, Cannock Chase

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