Walk #13 Cannock Chase, Staffordshire

Walk 13 out of 100

Walk #13 - Cannock Chase

Staffordshire 

Overall Rating - ✪✪✪

Suggested Difficulty - Easy

My Difficulty Rating - ✪

Whitehouse car park (free!), start/finish

Suggested Time - 3h 30m

Actual Time Taken - 2h 40m

Distance in book - 10.5km
Map my walk Distance - 11.28km

I've only just realised I picked walked #13 for my 13th walk, good job I'm not superstitious or anything! Anyway...
Known as the last wilderness in the English Midlands, Cannock Chase is pretty close to Birmingham for those Midlanders who don't want to travel too far.

This walk has been given a 3 star as it is quite a pleasant, simple walk through the valleys and forests of the Chase. The lack of climbs and views are what have prevented this walk getting the top marks in my book, but if you're looking for an easy walk for all the family then this ticks all the boxes.

The route is probably the easiest I've had to follow so far as all the paths are very clear and well maintained. There are plenty of cyclists and horse riders about here too, so if you like your walks without being run over, keep an eye out!

After following the stream through the valley there is a pleasant picnic area before entering the forest up a hill to the only big view point of the walk. The end of the walk explores more forest before returning to the car park.
I would recommend this walk to any walker, particularly for a family who just want to get out and about, but it's probably not one for the more adventurous ramblers.
Thanks to Emily for joining me.

Thanks for reading,  

Stef.

Here's the link to the walk on 'Map My Walk'

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