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Chase Heritage Trail – Cannock Chase

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Chase Heritage Trail – Cannock Chase

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Chase Heritage Trail – Cannock Chase

06:42

25.3km

240m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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: August 12, 2024

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Cannock Chase AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.95 km

Brindley Heath

Highlight • Natural

Brindley Heath is a large expanse of woodland and open space on the edge of Cannock Chase. The area has remains of the disused coal mines, interesting wildlife and a rare hybrid bilberry, which grows in high concentration here.

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7.43 km

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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8.89 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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9.40 km

Stony Brook Pools

Highlight • Natural

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

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12.9 km

Waterfall in Elmore Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful circular walk at the end of the Chase Heritage Trail. The horseshoe shaped lake has a variety of wildlife and there are plenty of benches to stop and have a picnic.

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24.6 km

Mill Green and Hawks Green Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

A mixture of open green space and woodland. Surrounding the pool at Mill Green, you'll discover patches of diverse fenland habitats. During the winter months, this pool becomes a haven, …

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25.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

8.96 km

1.85 km

1.70 km

327 m

163 m

Surfaces

7.62 km

6.45 km

6.25 km

2.79 km

1.71 km

430 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

15°C

4°C

14 %

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Brindley Heath

Brocton Camp Information Board

Fairoak Pools

Stony Brook Pools

Waterfall in Elmore Park

Mill Green and Hawks Green Nature Reserve

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