Follow The Dog

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Forest Update Changes to the level crossing. Please keep left. Morse Gorse unmanned railway crossing of some recent changes including the introduction of an additional set of pedestrian gates. The crossing now has a one way system in place in order to reduce the risk of users becoming trapped within the crossing when a train comes along the track. Thanks

Built by the volunteer group Chase Trails this single track, intermediate route is built by bikers for bikers. As it winds through the trees this trail is built for skill not speed. Starting point at Swinnerton Cycles.

To access the Monkey Trail invloves using a unmanned level crossing, adhere to crossing information.

Cannock Chase Cross Country Mountain Bike Map

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How to get there:

Follow The Dog can be started from Birches Valley Forest Centre in Cannock Forest. Rugeley is the nearest town or village.

See Planning you visit for more information.

OS Grid Reference: SK 018171
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

You can also access this trail through Swinnerton Cycle Centre, Tackeroo Caravan Site, Birches Valley Cafe.

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User Comments

4 Stars
went into the chase follow the dog 1st march 2011 ans saw some filming on the last bit of follow the dog just before the roll overs hoping anyone can shed some light on the situation???

james, 2/Mar/2011

5 Stars
i live near the chase and ave been riding the rutes for while now. all the rotes are chalenging yet enjoyable whatever style you ride.

Luigi, 25/Aug/2010

5 Stars
The changes to the 'follow the dog' trail are brilliant. I was a bit dubious at first, but when I rode the new section, it proved to be the best yet! Plenty of humps, berms and twisty bits. I think this is now the best mountain bike centre in the UK. I look forwards to trying the 'monkey' trail.

Tony Hunt, 10/Jul/2010

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