Two Saints Way – World War One Rifle Range loop from Brocton
Two Saints Way – World War One Rifle Range loop from Brocton
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Two Saints Way – World War One Rifle Range loop from Brocton
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11.9km
170m
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: April 19, 2026
Tips
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Cannock Chase National Landscape
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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1.23 km
Glacial Boulder, Cannock Chase
Highlight • Natural Monument
The boulder often makes ‘worst attraction’ lists and has been compared to the Holy Stone of Clonrichert, a fictional relic in the comedy series, Father Ted. It is a popular meeting point for hikers and cyclists, though, and is right next to a convenient car park.
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2.73 km
Two Saints Way
Highlight • Trail
3.71 km
Viewpoint Over Cannock Chase Heathland
Highlight • Viewpoint
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4.59 km
Cannock Chase German Military Cemetery
Highlight • Monument
The Cemetery contains the graves of nearly 5,000 German nationals who lost their lives in the UK during the First and Second World Wars. The fallen were gathered from cemeteries across the UK in the 1960s, and include the crews from four Zeppelin airships.
The grounds of the Cemetery are exceptionally well maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. The Cemetery is tranquil and thought-provoking and is well worth a visit. There are also informative guided tours that explain who is buried and that recount the stories of individual notable graves.
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9.34 km
World War One Rifle Range
Highlight • Forest
The four larger ranges and firing points were built by the 12th Yorkshire (Service) Battalion, Teeside Pioneers, in August/September 1915. These could provide firing points for 200 soldiers.
Lettered from North to South
Ranges 'A', 'B', and 'C' are hidden by forestry.
Range 'D' was the largest of the ranges with 90 targets.
Range 'E' was another large range and remained in use into the 1980s.
Range 'F' was fairly small with only 12 targets set into a small valley.
Ranges 'G' and 'H' are shorter ranges in the valley leading to Seven Springs. These were the first ranges constructed soon after the opening of the Penkridge Bank (Rugeley) camp.
Other ranges may have been available.
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9.97 km
View across Cannock Chase heathland
Highlight • Natural
This scenic view highlights the attractive nature and features of the undulating lowland heathland on Cannock Chase. The view looks west over the Sherbrooke Valley and includes some of the many paths that cross the heathland. The well-known Glacial Boulder is located to the upper-left just over the horizon.
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11.0 km
Lone Tree in Cannock Chase National Landscape
Highlight • Natural
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11.2 km
Freda the Mascot's Grave
Highlight • Monument
The Brigade arrived at Brocton Camp in September 1917 for training purposes. Freda was then about 2 years old.
As a mascot Freda would take part in parades and was a familiar sight around the camp. Freda survived the war but died in December 1918 and was buried at Brocton Camp. The New Zealanders were based at Brocton Camp until the Rifle Brigade was disbanded in 1919.
The grave is beautifully kept, but you'll have to keep your eyes peeled to find it, it's slightly off the beaten track!
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11.9 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
9.51 km
1.09 km
642 m
630 m
Surfaces
7.36 km
3.02 km
722 m
444 m
326 m
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Elevation
Highest point (220 m)
Lowest point (140 m)
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