5/5)Grade of Trail:
- Difficult
Length of trail:
24km/15 miles MTB only – one way(Distance includes Follow the Dog) milesTrail is currently open
Level Crossing Works
Work is currently taking place on the construction of the Moors Gorse footbridge. During the works access across the level crossing will be maintained. Completion of the Bridge is planned for June 2013.
Description
The Monkey Trail was built and designed in partnership with Chase Trails and features technical rock gardens, boardwalks, jumps and drops. The trail finishes with the awesome ‘Lower Cliff’ descent. More physically and technically demanding than Follow the Dog, this red graded singletrack mountain bike trail contains technical trail features and several black graded options.
The Monkey Trail start is reached by riding the first half of Follow the Dog.
Trail Maps
Trail maps are available to purchase for £1.50 from Swinnerton Cycles Bike Shop, Birches Valley Cafe or Go Ape. They can also be downloaded here - Cannock Chase Cross County Mountain Bike Map
Volunteer Trailbuilding
Volunteer mountain bike trail builders Chase Trails meet most Sunday at 10am outside Swinnerton Cycles Bike Shop. Why not lend a hand and give something back to the trails…
Trail grades
Are these trails for you? Read more out our trail grading system.
Trail safety
Are you ready for this? Mountain biking is inherently risky, so the best way to stay safe is by being realistic about your own ability and aware of what's going on around you. Read our short safety guide.
Trail etiquette
Be courteous and show respect to others. Give way to other users at junctions and on shared sections. Let slower riders know you are behind them without intimidating them. Pull over to let faster riders pass. Keep noise to a minimum and moderate your language around residential areas.
Chase Trails
Volunteer mountain bike trail builders Chase Trails were founded by local riders in 2003 with the aim of building and maintaining high quality, sustainable mountain bike trails on Cannock Chase. Working in partnership with the Forestry Commission they have built 15 miles of trails which they are continually working to maintain and improve. Read the Story of Chase Trail on their blog
Swinnerton Cycles Bike Shop
Possibly the best bike shop in Staffordshire, offering everything from bikes and clothing to sports drinks andto trail maps, plus great advice and local forest knowledge
Bike Hire
Swinnerton Cycles Bike Shop have a range of mountain bikes available to hire. It is highly recommended that you book in advance to avoid disappointment.
Opening Hours
9am to 5pm (except Wednesdays)
Contact
Tel: 01889 575170
Web: www.bikechase.co.uk
Please tell us about your visit
Please email us at info-cannock@forestry.gsi.gov.uk if you have an enquiry or would like a reply to your comments.
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