Cannock Chase Forest

Birches Valley, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2UQ, England
1-90 Years

Description

Cannock Chase Forest is a popular outdoor destination in the West Midlands, offering a mix of woodland adventure, scenic trails and family-friendly activities. Located near Rugeley, it’s well known for its natural beauty and wide range of things to do for all ages. Whether you’re visiting for relaxation or adventure, it provides a perfect forest escape. 

Visitors can enjoy a huge variety of activities including walking trails, mountain biking routes, cycling paths and horse riding. The forest features children’s play areas, Go Ape treetop adventures, disc golf, orienteering trails and themed experiences like the Gruffalo and Room on the Broom trails. There are also dog activity trails, running routes, picnic spots and even camping options, making it a great place for a full day of outdoor fun. 

Entry to the forest is completely free, with charges only for parking and selected activities like Go Ape or bike hire. 

With its mix of adventure, nature and family-friendly facilities, Cannock Chase Forest offers an exciting and refreshing experience. Whether you’re cycling through trails, exploring themed routes or simply enjoying the woodland, it’s a fantastic place to visit.

Features

  • Free
  • Host birthday parties: No

Features

  • 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.

Facilities

  • Accessible toilet
  • Assistance dogs welcome
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Cafe
  • Cycle hire
  • Dogs allowed
  • Easy access trail
  • Information point
  • Picnic area
  • Play Area
  • Public Wifi available
  • Shop
  • Toilets
  • Visitor Centre

What to see

Activities at Cannock Chase Forest

  • Children's play area at Cannock Chase
  • Cycling and mountain biking trails at Cannock Chase Forest
  • Room on the Broom trail at Cannock Chase
  • Walking trails at Cannock Chase Forest
  • Camping with Tackeroo at Cannock Chase
  • Cannock Chase Forest junior parkrun
  • Cannock Chase Sled Dog Group
  • Disc golf at Cannock Chase Forest
  • Dog activity trail at Cannock Chase
  • Feel good activity bag at Cannock Chase Forest
  • Feel Good Forest Trail at Cannock Chase
  • Forest Activity Bag at Cannock Chase Forest
  • Go Ape at Cannock Chase Forest
  • Gruffalo Orienteering at Cannock Chase
  • Gruffalo Sculptures at Cannock Chase
  • Horse riding at Cannock Chase Forest
  • Ladyhill Trail at Cannock Chase Forest
  • Nordic Walking at Cannock Chase Forest
  • Orienteering at Cannock Chase
  • Pedal and Play at Cannock Chase Forest
  • Picnics at Cannock Chase Forest
  • Running trails at Cannock Chase

Price

Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Open every day except Christmas Day. 

  • January - 7:30am to 5:00pm
  • February - 7:30am to 6:00pm
  • March - 7:30am to 6:00pm
  • April - 7:30am to 8:00pm
  • May - 7:30am to 9:00pm
  • June - 7:30am to 9:00pm
  • July - 7:30am to 9:00pm
  • August - 7:30am to 9:00pm
  • September - 7:30am to 8:00pm
  • October - 7:30am to 7:00pm
  • November - 7:30am to 5:00pm
  • December - 7:30am to 5:00pm

Address: Birches Valley, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2UQ, England

Post Code: WS15 2UQ

Council: Cannock Chase

County: Staffordshire

  • By Car: Look out for the brown tourist signs that have the white stag on a purple background.  
  • By Train: The nearest train stations Rugeley Trent Valley and Rugeley Town are both approximately 2 miles away.

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