Is Cannock Chase any good?
We travelled as a group of four and checked out the local trails at Cannock Chase. The first day we did ‘The Dog’ and it was really well sign posted and flowed from one part of the trail to the other very smoothly. We are moderately fit so this was OK for us.
How difficult is follow the dog?
Again it’s a red graded trail, but this time it’s a far more technically challenging and demanding trail. The trail is intended for experienced and technically competent riders. The Monkey has wide fast flowing single track, as well as some very tight hand-built sections which are a lot of fun to ride.
Is Cannock Chase flat?
Cannock Chase is home to two dedicated, way marked, XC mountain bike trails – ‘Follow the Dog’ and ‘The Monkey Trail’. Due to how relatively flat Cannock Chase is, you won’t find that much climbing on Follow the Dog – total elevation is just over 500 feet and there’s only one hill to climb up.
How long is the red route at Cannock Chase?
Follow the Dog (10.8km, Red) It’s 75 percent singletrack and aimed at beginner to intermediate riders. The trail is a mixed affair – fast and flowing, with some tight and technical sections.
Do you have to wear a helmet at Cannock Chase?
HELMETS are mandatory, a free helmet is offered with every hire bike, if you have your own, and so long as it exceeds the required British Standard, you are welcome to use that. You must always wear either your own or hired helmet whilst riding a hire bike.
What county is Cannock Chase in?
Cannock Chase is a local government district in Staffordshire, England….
| Cannock Chase District | |
|---|---|
| Constituent country | England |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Non-metropolitan county | Staffordshire |
| Status | Non-metropolitan district |
Are dogs allowed at Cannock Chase?
Cannock Chase Forest is a very dog friendly day out. Dogs are welcome everywhere except for the food service area of the Birches Valley cafe and in the children’s playground by the car park. Outside the cafe, there’s a dog bowl at every table. Around the back of the building is a tap to fill them up from.
Is Cannock Chase suitable for pushchairs?
Yes, Cannock Chase Visitor Centre have stated they are pushchair friendly.
How long is follow the dog?
Follow the Dog is a red graded 6.7 mile intermediate mountain bike trail aimed at competent mountain bikers.
Are hybrid bike suitable for off road?
Ideally, a hybrid bike should only be used on less extreme off-road terrains such as gravel or dirt roads. For most riders, a hybrid bike would be the right choice as it can handle anything that an urban environment throws at them like potholes, badly paved shortcuts, and some casual trail riding.