Deer Dash Trail

 

This short trail for children combines a walk with orienteering. Route maps are on sale in our Forest cafe. Find the animal symbols and secret letters that are hidden around the walk. Worksheets/maps for this trail can be bought from the forest cafe.

How to get there:

Deer Dash Trail can be started from Birches Valley Forest Centre in Cannock Forest. Rugeley is the nearest town or village.

From Rugeley head towards Penkridge along Hagley Road. The road changes into Penkridge Bank road as it enters Cannock Chase AONB. The Forest Centre is signposted on your left., From Stafford head towards Cannock on the A34. Follow the signs for Pye Green or Rugeley. Once on Cannock Chase continue to head for Rugeley until signs for the centre on your right.

OS Grid Reference: SK 018 170

You can also access this trail through Forest Classrooms and Education Centre.