Cannock Chase Glacial Boulder Trail
Staffordshire
Set in the heart of Cannock Chase National Landscape, this 12.8 km circular loops across heathland and through pine forest to the landmark Glacial Boulder, with the Cannock Chase and Birches Valley visitor centres on route. The area is dog friendly and deeply loved by local walkers for its mix of wide views, woodland cover and year round accessibility.
Expect mostly good paths with a few steady climbs, so it suits dogs comfortable with a half day out. Keep your dog close over the open heath where fallow deer and ground nesting birds are sensitive to disturbance, and on a lead near the visitor centres and any grazing livestock. Free parking is at Chase Road Corner, with toilets and cafes at both visitor centres, and water bowls often out at the Birches Valley stop.
At a Glance
- Distance
- 12.8 km (8.0 miles)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Duration
- 3 hr 45 min
- Walk Type
- Forest, Moorland, Historic
- Route Type
- Circular
- Off Lead Potential
- Moderate
- Livestock Risk
- Low
- Facilities
- Toilets and cafes at Cannock Chase Visitor Centre and Birches Valley Forest Centre, both on route.
- Parking
- Free parking at Chase Road Corner car park, room for around 30 cars, fills early on sunny weekends.
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