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West Midlands Region

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

Mountain biking trails

West Midlands Region

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

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4.8

(42)

542

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

01:26

15.4km

300m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Cannock Chase National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.93 km

Viewpoint at Cannock Chase National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

What a lovely view @ the top. Best place to take that needed break.

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2

4.22 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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3

4.48 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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4

6.46 km

Deer Skull Trail, Cannock Chase

Highlight • Trail

Breeze

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5

6.80 km

Tom, Dick and Harry Descents – Monkey Trail, Cannock Chase

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

A section of three rocky descents with some nadgery corners that are some of the most technically challenging parts of the red-rated Monkey Trail. For even more of a challenge, …

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6

7.71 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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7

11.3 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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B

15.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

1.58 km

937 m

145 m

103 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.68 km

3.88 km

2.71 km

145 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Friday 8 May

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8°C

37 %

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