unrated)About Chase Heritage Trail
Opened in 2008 by the Princess Royal and funded by the Lottery Heritage fund and the Staffordshire Environmental fund, the Chase Heritage Trail runs from Cannock to Rugeley passing through Cannock Forest as well as other local beauty spots, passing close to historic sites that may have previously been difficult to access. The Trail is 10 miles in total, Birches Valley Forest Centre to Cannock Chase Visitor Centre is 1.6 miles / 2.6 km one way, return journey being 3.2 miles / 5.2 km.
The trail is graded to be suitable for wheel chairs, motorised scooters, bikes and walkers. Weather conditions, ground surface and gradients need to be considered before setting out to travel this trail.
How to get there:
Chase Heritage Trail 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 01 17
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info
You can also access this trail through Swinnerton Cycle Centre.
What's on in Cannock Forest
June
- Plan B Friday 29 June 2012
- Will Young Saturday 30 June 2012
| Birches Valley Forest Centre Facilities. |
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| Grade of trail: |
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Trail waymarking:
Oak posts and information boards every half mile |
| Length of trail: Birches Valley Forest Centre to Cannock Chase Visitor Centre is 1.6 miles / 2.6 km one way miles |
| Approximate time of trail: Various |
| Open or closed: open |
| Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest. |
Contact: |
| Cannock Chase 01889 586593 e-mail: info-cannock@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
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