How to get here
How to get here
By car
Cannock Chase lies to the east of the M6, close to junctions 12 and 13.
The A34 between Stafford and Cannock runs along its western boundary. The A513 Stafford to Rugeley road lies to the north; whilst the A460 provides access from Cannock in the south. The A51 between Lichfield and Rugeley provides access from the south-east.
If visiting the National Landscape by car or other types of vehicle please park in one of the many dedicated car parks on the Chase. Some of the car parks are pay and display.
By public transport
Cannock Chase National Landscape can be reached from train stations at Rugeley, Hednesford and Cannock. Check train operators for routes and times of services. There are also various options for bus services in and around the Chase.
By foot
Cannock Chase is easily accessible on foot from all of the surrounding towns and villages using the extensive network of public footpaths in the area. Public footpaths are well signposted on the ground.
A Walking Cannock Chase booklet is available for sale at £3.50, from a variety of outlets around the Chase, and this includes 14 circular routes of various lengths and terrain. More routes can be discovered using the Ordnance Survey (OS) map 244 Cannock Chase and Chasewater – Stafford, Rugeley & Cannock. You can use the OS app for free but additional features are available to subscribers for a nominal annual fee.
By cycle
Instead of taking the car, why not visit Cannock Chase by cycle? It’s a great way to save you money, improve your health, and reduce congestion and air pollution.
You can cycle from Stafford station using the canal towpath and quiet lanes in the direction of Great Haywood and the Shugborough Estate. The journey is approximately 10-15 miles depending on the route you take.
Electrical charging points
Currently there are no car electrical charging points at any of the car parks or Visitor Centres in the Chase. If you have come by electric vehicle you can find information on the electric charging points around Staffordshire
Plan your visit
Below you will find lots of information to help you make the most of your visit to Cannock Chase National Landscape. Click into any of the sections to find out more.
Latest news
The news posts below provide more information on work in progress and latest news of Cannock Chase and our partners.
Take a look at the latest Cannock Chase National Landscape e-newsletter for May 2026. Booking is now open for the Annual Conference 2026. You can find
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Join us for Cannock Chase National Landscape Annual Conference 2026, and a day of networking, learning and sharing ideas! This year’s conference is being held
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Take a look at the latest Cannock Chase National Landscape e-newsletter for April 2026. The National Landscape offers a range of grants that can help
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We are pleased to announce that the Cannock Chase National Landscape Annual Conference will be held on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 at the Aquarius Ballroom,
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Take a look at the latest Cannock Chase National Landscape e-newsletter for March 2026. The e-newsletter will keep you up to date on news from
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This is a face-to-face meeting taking place on Monday 16th March 2026 at 2pm at the Main Conference Room, Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, Wolseley Centre ST17
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