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Visitor information

Have a forest adventure or escape into nature

With way marked trails for woodland walks, children’s play areas, Go Ape, orienteering trails and even a dog activity trail, you will not be stuck for something to do at Cannock Chase Forest, located north of Birmingham in the West Midlands.

But we are perhaps best known as the place to come and ride your bike on Cannock Chase. For those wanting to explore the forest on two wheels we have some of the best family cycling trails and single track cross country mountain biking opportunities in the Midlands. And we even have a Pedal & Play trail aimed at children learning their first off-road cycling skills. 

Hire a bike from our cycle centre, bring a picnic or lunch at the cafe. Come rain or shine, you will all go home having had a fantastic forest adventure.

What's on

Forest event
28 July 2024
Registration from 08.30
Park in the events field

A 5k, 10k and 10mile trail race with a mini miler for kids to enter.

Taking place at Cannock Chase Forest on Sunday 28 July, Conquer Cannock is set to be just as popular as last...

Forest event
04 August 2024
8am to 4pm
Stile Cop

Each round is ran like our usual races, fastest of two runs is your result on the day. Spring Cup Points are awarded for each of your two timed runs. Your best 4 runs count as your...

Food and drink

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Grounds Café

Refuel during your visit to the forest with a delicious sandwich, homemade cake, cooling ice-cream or a speciality coffee.

Cannock Chase Forest is renowned locally for its free play facilities. 

Scramble, slide and swing your way around our play area. Venture along the Ladyhill Trail to enter a...

Cannock Chase is a great place to explore on your bike. However many parts of The Chase are ecologically sensitive and therefore bikes aren't permitted due to the damage they would...

If you venture into the deep dark wood, you may bump into Gruffalo and the other characters from Julia Donaldson's classic story. 

Head to the Ladyhill Trail to find them all...

From a gentle stroll around the Ladyhill Trail with lots to see and do, to a longer walk around the picturesque pools on the Fairoak Trail, there's a great day out for everyone.

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