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Fairoak Fishing Pools


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About Fairoak Fishing Pools

These four magnificent pools are situated in the beautiful Fairoak Valley just ten minutes walk from the forest centre. Fishing is by permit only with loyalty and pensioners discounts, and access for vehicles available. The pools have a wide range of course fish with one pool being a specialised carp pool containing over 50 double figure fish.

How to get there:

Fairoak Fishing Pools 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
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

What's on in Cannock Forest

The Fairoak Valley on Cannock Chase

Birches Valley Forest Centre Facilities.
ToiletsParking ChargeInformationEasy AccessVisitor CentreRefreshmentsOther Facilities
Grade of trail:
Stout waterproof footwearEasyeasy access
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Two women enjoy the view at the Fairoak Pools, Cannock Chase, West Midlands FD

What's of interest

Annual fishing permits are available from the District Office. For more information please ring 01889 586593.

What to see now

Cannock Chase is home to large populations of nocturnal animals, therefore we ask that you enjoy the forest during daylight hours only and allow the wildlife to recuperate without disturbance.

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