Where does the monkey trail start at Cannock Chase?
The Monkey Trail start is reached after cycling the first 3.7km/2.29 miles of Follow the Dog Trail. The trail is managed in partnership with Chase Trails. Current highlights include Monkey’s Uncle, Upper and Lower Cliff.
What is the hardest Cannock Chase trail?
Of all the Cannock Chase Trails, the ‘Monkey Trail’ is probably considered to be the best. This trail is actually an extension of ‘Follow the Dog’ but includes some much tougher climbs and more technical sections. After about 2.5 miles the trail splits off from ‘Follow the Dog’ and is clearly signposted.
How far is the blue trail at Cannock Chase?
1.6km/1 miles An easy, mostly flat, circular arts trail created by local artists, students, schools and community groups. The unique art pieces are all themed around health issues and are designed to generate interest in areas such as exercise, relaxation, mental health and a healthy heart.
How long is follow the dog?
6.7 mile
Follow the Dog is a red graded 6.7 mile intermediate mountain bike trail aimed at competent mountain bikers.
How long does it take to ride Cannock Chase?
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. You should be able to ride the whole thing in less than an hour but it’s entertaining enough to make a second lap worthwhile.
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.
How long is the Sherbrook trail Cannock Chase?
8.7 mile
Sherbrook Valley and Cannock Chase Circular is a 8.7 mile loop trail located near Cannock, Staffordshire, England that features a river and is rated as moderate.
How long are the dog and monkey at Cannock Chase?
Follow The Dog is a 12km loop starting at Birches Valley Visitors Centre, however the trail can be joined from various locations along the route which is a good idea during weekends as the visitors centre gets very busy with bikers, walkers and people taking part in the “Go Ape Tree Top Adventure”.
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. It includes bigger climbs, more technical descents and optional black graded lines. The trail is intended for experienced and technically competent riders.
Where to go mountain biking in Cannock Chase?
They all start from Birches Valley. The green trail is shared with walkers, dogs, and horses, so please be polite and careful if you pass other forest users. Cannock Chase is home to two dedicated, way marked, XC mountain bike trails – ‘Follow the Dog’ and ‘The Monkey Trail’.
What makes Cannock Chase’s monkey trail unique?
The Monkey Trail is a mix of fast and flowing machine built trail and tight, twisty and technical hand built trails, – the end result is a superbly engaging ride. Stile Cop bike park is home to Cannock Chase’s only downhill trails, with around a dozen trails to choose from over varying difficulty levels.
How much does it cost to cycle at Cannock Chase?
There are three cycle trails at the Chase designed for leisure cyclist and families. These trails are open all year round and are free of charge. The leisure trails have been developed from the long-established family routes around Cannock Chase, and all start from Birches Valley.
What is the monkey trail?
The Monkey Trail is phase 2 of the XC trails at Cannock Chase. It’s been designed as a trail for experienced riders only and gives riders the chance to link up with Follow the Dog for around 13 miles of way-marked trails.
