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West Midlands Region

Castle Ring loop – Cannock Chase

Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

Castle Ring loop – Cannock Chase

Moderate

4.1

(17)

62

hikers

Castle Ring loop – Cannock Chase

02:43

9.78km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Cannock Chase AONB

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

4.06 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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2

5.52 km

Castle Ring Iron Age Hill Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

Castle Ring is an Iron Age hill fort that occupies the highest spot in Cannock Chase. Roughly 2,500 years old, the fort would have been an important settlement in Iron Age Britain and is believed to have been occupied by Celtic tribe, the Cornovii. Castle Ring is listed as a Scheduled Ancient Monument.

Tip by

3

5.93 km

View over Cannock Chase

Highlight • Viewpoint

Gorgeous views over Cannock Chase and the Staffordshire countryside.

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B

9.78 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.55 km

1.50 km

307 m

284 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.71 km

1.99 km

1.66 km

371 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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