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Fairoak Pools – Sherbrook Stepping Stones loop from Walton High School

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Fairoak Pools – Sherbrook Stepping Stones loop from Walton High School

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Fairoak Pools – Sherbrook Stepping Stones loop from Walton High School

03:46

41.1km

620m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.6 km for 215 m

After 29.5 km for 112 m

After 29.8 km for 156 m

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5.63 km

Heather Fields and Scenic Trails, Cannock Chase

Highlight • MTB Park

24 square miles of trails. Over at Birches Valley you will find dedicated MTB trails. Follow The Dog and the Monkey trails combined are about 14 miles long (approximately 7 …

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7.89 km

Sherbrook Valley

Highlight • Natural

The Sherbrook Valley is a beautiful place, with a mixture of woodland, open heathland and the Sher Brook. There are walking and cycling trails that follow the valley on both sides of the brook.

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20.7 km

Castle Ring

Peak

29.0 km

Stony Brook Pools

Highlight • Natural

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

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29.5 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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30.9 km

Cannock Chase

Forest

33.3 km

Start of Gravel Descent to Seven Springs

Highlight • Forest

33.4 km

The White Roads of Cannock Chase

Highlight • Trail

Woodland paradise on the white roads of the chase! You cant not get a photo?

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35.9 km

Sherbrook Stepping Stones

Highlight • River

This is a popular beauty spot in the lovely Cannock Chase AONB. A series of stepping stones cross the pretty Sherbrook, which is lined with alders and huge tussock hedge …

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38.9 km

Private Farm Entrance in Cannock Chase National Landscape

Highlight • Structure

41.1 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.9 km

7.27 km

5.59 km

3.44 km

1.83 km

1.15 km

Surfaces

27.2 km

9.92 km

2.44 km

1.01 km

511 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Wednesday 2 September

23°C

16°C

18 %

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Fairoak Pools – Sherbrook Stepping Stones loop from Walton High School

Heather Fields and Scenic Trails, Cannock Chase

Sherbrook Valley

Stony Brook Pools

Fairoak Pools

Start of Gravel Descent to Seven Springs

The White Roads of Cannock Chase

Sherbrook Stepping Stones

Private Farm Entrance in Cannock Chase National Landscape

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