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United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Staffordshire
Cannock Chase
Rugeley

Swinerton Cycles Forest Centre – Cannock Chase Forest Trailhead loop from Rugeley

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

Swinerton Cycles Forest Centre – Cannock Chase Forest Trailhead loop from Rugeley

Easy

5.0

(2)

13

hikers

Swinerton Cycles Forest Centre – Cannock Chase Forest Trailhead loop from Rugeley

01:30

5.66km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Cannock Chase National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.26 km

Slitting Mill Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

2

1.40 km

Slitting Mill Village Heritage Trail

Highlight • Historical Site

3

2.18 km

Stone Bridge Waterfall

Highlight • Viewpoint

beautiful old waterfall, just off the footpath.

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4

4.50 km

Go Ape Cannock Chase

Highlight • Forest

So you have tried hiking. And you've tried biking.
So how about this for a new 'high'?
(See what I did there 😂)

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5

4.60 km

Swinerton Cycles Forest Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Bike hire and equipment shop at the heart of Cannock Chase, the perfect place to pick up last minute kit or snack essentials. Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff here and the bike hire service was brilliant.

cannockchasecyclecentre.co.uk

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6

4.66 km

Cannock Chase Forest Trailhead

Highlight • MTB Park

The starting point for your Cannock Chase trail centre rides! Here you'll find maps of each route as well as crucial trail closures information, as they constantly need upkeep to …

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B

5.66 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.21 km

202 m

132 m

106 m

Surfaces

2.86 km

2.09 km

337 m

307 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Friday 10 July

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16°C

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