Horse riding at Cannock Chase Forest

Enjoy a scenic horse ride through mature pine forests, birch woodlands and open heathland on our network of bridleways and forest roads.

We welcome horse riders to come and explore the forest, but as an extremely busy site there are a few things you should know. Cannock Chase Forest is a popular site for walking, fast mountain biking and dog walking. We recommend riding at off-peaks times (during school term time or before 10am and after 5pm at weekends and school holidays) you will also find the car park quieter at these times if you plan on boxing in. Please refrain from riding in the busier areas of the woodland (around the main visitor centre area) and make sure you avoid cycle trails.

There are no designated horse riding trails, but we welcome horse riding on bridleways and on forest roads (which are wide and roomy for if you are accompanied on foot). There are a network of bridleways across Cannock Chase that horse riders are welcome to explore. We recommend popping into the visitor information point before unloading your horse to check for any forest works or large events taking place or any areas you should avoid - especially if your horse is of a spooky disposition. 

For more information on our facilities, opening times and contact details, please see our visitor information.