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Stony Brook Pools – Cannock Chase Forest Trailhead loop from Castle Ring

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Stony Brook Pools – Cannock Chase Forest Trailhead loop from Castle Ring

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Stony Brook Pools – Cannock Chase Forest Trailhead loop from Castle Ring

00:52

10.3km

140m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.44 km for 53 m

After 7.70 km for 53 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.14 km

Perry's Trail and Red Technical Section — Cannock Chase National Landscape

Highlight • MTB Park

Here the two trails criss-cross over each other, with the blue-rated Perry's Trail zig-zagging up the hillside on a smooth path. If you fancy a more challenging option, then take …

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3.87 km

Stony Brook Pools

Highlight • Natural

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

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4.65 km

Fairoak Trail Pine Forest Path

Highlight • Trail

Setting out on the green-rated Fairoak trail, the shared use gravel road leads you from the trail centre towards the pools through this section of magnificent tall pine trees.

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5.01 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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5.08 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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5.19 km

Perry’s Trail – Cannock Chase National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

It's an amazing start to a mountain biking trail, riding under the Go Ape high ropes and obstacle course up in the trees. It's mostly flat too, which helps as …

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5.50 km

BERMese Python (Blue) – Perry's Trail, Cannock Chase

Highlight • MTB Park

A wonderful snaking section of berms on the blue-rated Perry's Trail between the pines that'll get you practicing your corners over and over. Hat's off to the trail builders here, …

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6.77 km

Watch Out Trolls! Boardwalk, Follow the Dog Trail

Highlight • Structure

Great little section of boardwalk to test you on the 'Watch Out For Trolls!' section of the red-rated 'Follow The Dog' trail here on Cannock Chase.

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10.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.94 km

2.20 km

993 m

842 m

300 m

Surfaces

5.00 km

2.16 km

1.95 km

908 m

241 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Tuesday 30 June

23°C

12°C

0 %

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Perry's Trail and Red Technical Section — Cannock Chase National Landscape

Stony Brook Pools

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Cannock Chase Forest Trailhead

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