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Cannock Chase
Brindley Heath

Stony Brook Pools – Fairoak Pools loop from Cannock Chase National Landscape

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Hiking trails & Routes
United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Staffordshire
Cannock Chase
Brindley Heath

Stony Brook Pools – Fairoak Pools loop from Cannock Chase National Landscape

Easy

4.8

(9)

136

hikers

Stony Brook Pools – Fairoak Pools loop from Cannock Chase National Landscape

01:20

4.85km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

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Cannock Chase National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

184 m

Brocton Camp Information Board

Highlight • Historical Site

In the autumn of 1914, only months after the start of the First World War, construction of two large camps began on Cannock Chase. The camps (known as Brocton Camp …

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2

578 m

Black Trail – Evil Slab Section

Highlight • MTB Park

Evil Slab section of The Dog

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3

1.48 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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4

2.05 km

Stony Brook Pools

Highlight • Natural

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

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5

2.80 km

6

3.15 km

A gorgeous spot to sit and rest a while, taking in a marvellous view of the Fairoak Pools and the wildlife that calls it home.

Look out for Canada geese, moorhen and coots as well as mallards on the water.

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7

3.24 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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B

4.85 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.41 km

244 m

121 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.38 km

1.44 km

596 m

356 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Friday 16 October

12°C

2°C

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