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Cannock Chase Explorer

Friday 28th November 2025 10:30am

Starting from - We will meet outside the visitors centre at Marquis Drive. There are toilets and a cafe. There is plenty of free parking on a service road and a pay and display car park in front of the cafe, WS12 4PW

  • 15 miles
  • Mountain Bike
  • 3 hr 30 mins
Don’t forget! This is a mountain bike ride, so may involve terrain that’s a bit trickier to negotiate. Please consider your own ability to ride the length, elevation and terrain of the ride as detailed in the ride description. If in any doubt, message the Breeze Champion. 

Free, women-only bike rides led by experienced Breeze Champions. They are a great way to get started in cycling or to improve your skills, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cyclist.

About the route

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WS12 4PW

The route will be approximately 15 miles using bridleways, Forest tracks and canals. We will leave Marquis Drive visitors. Centre and head out towards Brocton, across the Stepping Stones across the Sherbrooke and then off Cannock Chase onto the canal and into Great Haywood for a coffee stop at Canalside before returning through the grounds of Shugborough Hall and rejoining Cannock Chase back to Marquis Drive

This ride is a fundamental MTB ride led by qualified BC leaders. We will explore the quieter areas Cannock Chase and pass by Shugborough Hall

We will use forest tracks, bridleways and canal towpaths. Surfaces can be muddy and gravelly. There are no technical aspects.

We will stop at Canalside cafe and farm shop which has an outdoor covered area and indoor seating

Riders need to be self sufficient bringing a bike in good working order, inner tube and bike pump. Helmets are essential and layers with waterproof advisable

We never leave anyone behind

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  • Ride Leader

    Ride Leader

  • Breeze Champion

    Breeze Champion

Sallyann Sutton

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6 ride participants

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