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Cannock Forest

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Come to Cannock Forest in Staffordshire! Cannock Forest sits on Cannock Chase, the smallest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on mainland Britain. Cannock Chase is best known for its open heathland and pine forest and its mining and military history which stretches back several hundred years and still effects how the land is managed today.

The main Forestry Commission access point is Birches Valley Forest Centre

is the nearest town or village.

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

Start your visit from:

Rifle Range Corner - Cadet Buildings
Beaudesert Car Park
Swinnerton Cycle Centre
Birches Valley Forest Centre
Tackeroo Caravan Site
Birches Valley Cafe
Birches Valley Christmas Tree Sales Centre

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User Comments

Should definitley be a dog control area (Dogs on leads at all times). It is evident from most of these posts that the majority of people are fed up with dogs ruining the enjoyment of others. All it needs is for people to keep them on a lead and surely that is not difficult. People who let their dogs run amock are ill mannered and disrespectfull and deserve to be banned from the area.

Anonymous, 29/Jan/2012
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I go to Cannock Chase most weekends with a friend on our horses. This is a lovely place to ride as we have no off road riding at home. Our biggest problem with dog owners is that alot have no control of their dogs off the lead. When we ask if they could put their dogs on a lead while we pass they look at us as if we have two heads! We all like to enjoy these areas but it doesnt cost anything to be courtious to other users.

Anonymous, 15/Jan/2012

I have dogs and walk the chase and where as I pick up my dogs mess I can see why others dont........where are the bins!!!!! I am trying to manage 2 dogs and 2 kids and hold on to 3-4 bags off poop!

Anonymous, 3/Dec/2011
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Sunlight and mist through trees in the morning

Facilities and Activities

ParkingRefreshmentsToiletsParking ChargeInformationEasy AccessVisitor CentreOther Facilities
WalkingCyclingCampingOrienteeringBarbecueHorse RidingHeritageFishingWildlife ActivitiesArtsPicnicPlay Area

Contact:

Cannock Chase
01889 586593
e-mail: info-cannock@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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