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Explore Cannock Chase Forest
(Average user rating: 5 unrated 4.4/5)

Birches Valley Forest Centre is an excellent starting point for an exhilarating day out on Cannock Chase.  From the midlands best bike trails and woodland walks to adventure play and Go Ape we’ve got a great day out just waiting for you… 

OrienteeringOrienteering

If you are looking for a challenge what better way to explore our woods than our new permanent orienteering starting at Birches Valley, a perfect mix of fitness, skill and fun.

Woodland WeddingsWoodland Weddings

We are working with a company called Events Collective to offer bespoke Woodland Weddings in the beautiful forest setting of Cannock Chase Forest.

BlondieBlondie SOLD OUT

Blondie's show at Cannock Chase Forest on Saturday 29th June 2013 as part of the Forestry Commission’s annual concert series Forest Live is now SOLD OUT.

Paloma Faith (credit Rebecca Pierce)Paloma Faith SOLD OUT

Paloma Faith's show at Cannock Chase Forest on Friday 28th June 2013 as part of the Forestry Commission’s annual concert series Forest Live is now SOLD OUT.

Amazing bike trails

The midlands premier destination for mountain biking, from relaxing family rides through picturesque valleys to the dedicated singletrack of Follow the Dog and the Monkey Trail for enthusiasts.

Trails for everyone

The prefect starting point for a woodland walk. From a gentle stroll around the Route to Health with lots to see and do, to longer walks around the picturesque Fairoak or Sherbrook valleys.

Adventure play

Our play area is prefect to keep your young ones entertained and give you a minute’s peace. Set within huge Pine trees with play structures such as climbing frames, scramble nets, swings & slides.

Why not try

Feeling adventurous? Find out more about Go Ape Treetop adventure, Forest Segway, camping and caravanning, orienteering, fishing, and horse riding...

Go Ape. UK’s No.1 Forest Adventure Enjoy the classic Go Ape experience in the trees or explore the forest on an epic all-terrain segway.
Take a look and book at our Go Ape page.

What do other visitors say?

TO ALL DOG WALKERS KEEP YOUR DOG UNDER CONTROL WHILE YOUR PASSING THE POOLS IN FAIR OAK KEEP DOGS OUT OF THE WATER AS THERE ARE ANGLERS FISHING,REFRAIN FROM THROWING BREAD OR ANYTHING ELSE INTO THE POOLS WE PAY ■100 TO FISH,THE SAME GOES TO PEOPLE ON MOUNTAIN BIKES KEEP YOUR DISTANCE AS WE PAY A LOT OF MONEY AND DONT WANT ANYTHING BROKEN THROUGH YOUR NEGLECT THANK YOU SIDNEY

sidney, 18/May/2013

Responsible visitors undertaking activities such as dog walking and cycling are all equally welcomed on to the public forest estate. All users are asked to be considerate of other users as well as to the environment. That means that cyclists are asked to stay on existing main trails and purpose built mountain bike trails and that dog owners are asked to have their dog under close control and to either flick it with a stick when in the wider forest and to bag it and take it home in the main visitor areas. We hope that everyone will work with us to ensure Cannock Chase Forest stays a great (and clean) place for everyone to enjoy.

Forestry Commission Response
4 Stars 4 Stars

It was super i went with my class at school i liked the pond dipping

Super, 11/May/2013

please tell me what do mountain bikers bring to cannock chase other than disruption to other people and wild life pray please tell me

ALAN, 7/May/2013
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Advice for visitors

What's Here?

  • Baby Changing
  • Cafe
  • Camping
  • Cycling Hire
  • Mountain biking
  • Cycle wash
  • Fishing
  • Orienteering
  • Parking (easy access)
  • Parking (chargeable)
  • Picnic
  • Play area
  • Segway
  • Walking
  • Toliets

Location

OS Grid ref: SK 018171
Postcode: WS15 2UQ

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Contact

Cannock Chase

01889 586593
info-cannock@­forestry.gsi.gov.uk

Opening & Parking

Opening Times:
Car park open dawn to dusk.
See planning your visit for details.

Car parking
Up to 1 hour - £1.50
All day - £3
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