The Butts Trig Point – Fairoak Pools loop from Cannock Chase National Landscape
The Butts Trig Point – Fairoak Pools loop from Cannock Chase National Landscape
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The Butts Trig Point – Fairoak Pools loop from Cannock Chase National Landscape
03:40
13.4km
200m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 19, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through a protected area
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Cannock Chase National Landscape
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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3.40 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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4.04 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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5.43 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.
Tip by
6.51 km
Sher Brook Stepping Stones
Highlight • River
Tip by
7.31 km
The Butts Trig Point
Highlight • Natural Monument
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10.6 km
Burma Star Memorial Copse
Highlight • Natural
Inscription
THIS COMMEMORATIVE COPSE
WAS PLANTED BY MEMBERS
OF THE BRANCH
IN PROUD MEMORY OF ALL WHO
FOUGHT AND DIED IN THE
BURMA CAMPAIGN 1942 - 1945
WHEN YOU GO HOME TELL THEM
OF US AND SAY FOR YOUR
TOMORROWS WE GAVE OUR TODAY
Tip by
10.6 km
Marquis Drive
Highlight (Segment) • Forest
11.9 km
Fairoak Pools
Highlight • Lake
Tip by
13.4 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
11.9 km
1.25 km
112 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
7.93 km
3.36 km
1.00 km
641 m
402 m
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Elevation
Highest point (210 m)
Lowest point (130 m)
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Tuesday 16 June
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