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Cannock Chase Forest Trailhead – Stony Brook Pools loop from Hednesford

Cannock Chase Forest Trailhead – Stony Brook Pools loop from Hednesford

Hard

5.0

(2)

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Cannock Chase Forest Trailhead – Stony Brook Pools loop from Hednesford

02:41

39.0km

390m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 26.9 km for 238 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.06 km

Birkins Wood

Forest

23.9 km

Salt's Plantation

Forest

24.3 km

Trent and Mersey Canal

Highlight • River

Bit boggy in March

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25.0 km

Historic Canal Lock

Highlight • Historical Site

31.1 km

BERMese Python (Blue) – Perry's Trail, Cannock Chase

Highlight • MTB Park

A wonderful snaking section of berms on the blue-rated Perry's Trail between the pines that'll get you practicing your corners over and over. Hat's off to the trail builders here, …

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31.5 km

Fairoak Trail Pine Forest Path

Highlight • Trail

Setting out on the green-rated Fairoak trail, the shared use gravel road leads you from the trail centre towards the pools through this section of magnificent tall pine trees.

Visit …

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31.8 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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32.8 km

Stony Brook Pools

Highlight • Natural

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

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33.0 km

Gravel path by the pools, Cannock Chase

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Take it easy and freewheel down this gentle descent past the pools as you're heading south-west to north-east. It's really gorgeous with the trees on your right and water to …

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34.3 km

Black Trail – Evil Slab Section

Highlight • MTB Park

Evil Slab section of The Dog

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39.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

9.33 km

8.98 km

6.07 km

1.99 km

992 m

110 m

Surfaces

17.0 km

9.39 km

8.79 km

3.69 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 July

23°C

9°C

0 %

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Cannock Chase Forest Trailhead – Stony Brook Pools loop from Hednesford

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Historic Canal Lock

BERMese Python (Blue) – Perry's Trail, Cannock Chase

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Cannock Chase Forest Trailhead

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