Section 4 of Perry's MTB trail is currently closed. Please follow the diversion signs.

Visitor information

Have a forest adventure or escape into nature

With way marked trails for woodland walks, children’s play areas, Go Ape, orienteering trails and even a dog activity trail, you will not be stuck for something to do at Cannock Chase Forest, located north of Birmingham in the West Midlands.

But we are perhaps best known as the place to come and ride your bike on Cannock Chase. For those wanting to explore the forest on two wheels we have some of the best family cycling trails and single track cross country mountain biking opportunities in the Midlands. And we even have a Pedal & Play trail aimed at children learning their first off-road cycling skills. 

Hire a bike from our cycle centre, bring a picnic or lunch at the cafe. Come rain or shine, you will all go home having had a fantastic forest adventure.

Forest event
Various dates thought the year check website for details.
Various times throughout the day
Outside Grounds Cafe

The WALX Team are passionate about promoting the physical, mental and social benefits of being active outdoors and believe that walking really is the way forward (excuse the pun!)...

Forest event
24 June 2026
5pm

About Billy Ocean

Billy Ocean has sold more than 30 million records worldwide, earning a place among the most iconic voices in British music history. With a career spanning more...

Forest event
25 June 2026
5pm

About Fatboy Slim

Renowned DJ, musician and producer Fatboy Slim will be performing at Cannock Chase Forest in June 2026.

Norman Cook AKA Fatboy Slim is a pioneer of the 1990s big...

Forest event
26 June 2026
5pm

About Becky Hill

BRIT Award winner Becky Hill is best known for her work in the house, pop and electronic genres, with her formidable voice being one of the most recognisable in the...

Food and drink

A couple of people walking in the woods holding takeaway coffee cups

Grounds Café

Refuel during your visit with a visit to Grounds Cafe Cannock Chase Forest. Enjoy a delicious sandwich, homemade cake, cooling ice-cream or a speciality coffee. Four-legged visitors are welcome to enjoy dog-elato and sausage snacks too!

Cannock Chase Forest is renowned locally for its free play facilities. 

Scramble, slide and swing your way around our play area. Venture along the Ladyhill Trail to enter a...

Cannock Chase is a great place to explore on your bike. However many parts of The Chase are ecologically sensitive and therefore bikes aren't permitted due to the damage they would...

Join Stick Man for his winter forest adventure at Cannock Chase Forest. It's the perfect way to celebrate the festive season together with friends and family.

What to expect on the

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From a gentle stroll around the Ladyhill Trail with lots to see and do, to a longer walk around the picturesque pools on the Fairoak Trail, there's a great day out for everyone.

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Large pond surrounded by tall trees on a sunny day

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Sun shining through trees with bracken and grass covered in dew

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Four people walking in the woods under the winter sun

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A great day...

Sence Valley lake

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