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Follow the Dog Trail
Birches Valley
Cannock Chase AONB
Staffordshire
WS15 2UQ
Cannock Chase AONB
Staffordshire
WS15 2UQ
Tel: 0300 067 4340
About
Cannock Chase’s original and much loved dedicated mountain bike trail. A technical singletrack mountain bike trail which includes technical trail features. Built and maintained by volunteer group Chase Trails, follow the Dog is constantly evolving and being improved. Current highlights include the ‘Stegosaurus RockGarden’, ‘The Boardwalk’ and ‘Tackeroo Blast’.
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Cannock Chase AONB is located between the towns of Cannock, Hednesford & Rugeley. The Forest Centre can be accessed via the A51 or A34 following directional white on brown signs to the Visitor Centre.
Public Transport Directions
The nearest railway station is Rugeley Town, which is 3 miles away.
TripAdvisor
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled toilets
Catering
- On-site catering
- On-site light refreshments
- Picnic site
Children
- Baby changing facilities
Groups
- Education/study area
- Facilities for educational visits
- Facilities for groups
Parking
- Parking with charge
Property Facilities
- Gift shop
- Public toilets
- Telephone (public)
Routes
- Accessibility of route - Birches Valley
- Difficult Route - Red Grade - suitable for proficient mountain bikers with good off-roading skills.
- Length of route (miles) - 6.7 miles (10.8 km)
Target Markets
- Coach parties accepted
Opening Times
| Season (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026) |
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* Open daily from 7:30am. Closed Christmas Day
