Maps
Cannock Chase National Landscape map
This map provides information on the visitor hubs, car parks and places to visit. It also shows viewpoints, military heritage sites, pubs, toilets, cafes and railway stations.
It is available to pick up from Cannock Chase Visitor Centre.
You can find a downloadable version here:
Places to visit
Click on the different icons to discover location and further information on different places to visit around the area.
Walking routes
Please find walking routes that can be downloaded from the map or click into list view for further details.
When planning your visit please remember that Cannock Chase is open countryside and that for longer walks you will need stout shoes and waterproof clothing, as well as food and drink.
It is also advisable to take a map with you, such as Ordnance Survey Explorer 244 Cannock Chase & Chasewater- Stafford, Rugeley & Cannock. You can also use the OS app for free but additional features are available to subscribers.
Alternatively the map of Cannock Chase published by HARVEY in conjunction with Cannock Chase National Landscape and the National Navigation Award Scheme is also available.
Around Castle Ring and Beaudesert Old Park
Distance: 5.25 miles | Start: Castle Ring car park | Grid ref: SK 044 126
Around Rugeley Camp and Fairoak Valley
Distance: 4.75 miles | Start: Cannock Chase Visitor Centre | Grid Ref: SK 003 153
Brindley Heath Trails – Blue Trail and Red Trail
‌Distance: 1.25 – 2.25 miles | Start: Cannock Chase Visitor Centre (blue & red trails) / Brindley Village car park (green trail) | Grid Ref: SK 003 153
Brindley Heath Trails – Green Trail
‌Distance: 1.25 – 2.25 miles | Start: Cannock Chase Visitor Centre (blue & red trails) / Brindley Village car park (green trail) | Grid Ref: SK 003 153
Cannock Chase Heritage Trail
Cannock Chase Heritage Trail is a 10-mile route linking the towns of Cannock, Hednesford and Rugeley.
Milford Common trails
‌‌‌‌Distance: 2 miles | Start: Milford Common Car Park | Grid Ref: SJ 973 211
RAF Hednesford Trail
‌‌‌‌Distance: 2 miles | Start: Cannock Chase Visitor Centre | Grid Ref: SK 003 153
Rugeley and Cannock Chase Forest
Distance: 9.25 miles | Start: Rugeley town train station | Grid Ref: SK 043 174
Sow Valley
‌‌‌‌‌‌‌Distance: 8.25 miles | Start: Punch Bowl car park | Grid Ref: SJ 983 207
The Cannock Chase Geotrail
‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌Distance: 22.3 miles | Start: Satnall Hills Quarry | Grid Ref: SJ 983 208
Tixall and Shugborough
‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌Distance: 5.5 miles / 7.5 miles | Start: Punch Bowl car park | Grid Ref: SJ 983 207
Tolkien Trail – Cannock Chase walk and Great Haywood walk
‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌Distance: over 30 miles | Start: Coppice Hill / Penkridge Library | Grid Ref: SJ 771 441 / SJ 925 141
Tolkien Trail – Gypsy Green/Brocton Camp Walk
‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌Distance: over 30 miles | Start: Coppice Hill / Penkridge Library | Grid Ref: SJ 771 441 / SJ 925 141
Tolkien walks
Distance: 1 mile / 2 miles | Start: Memorial Hall Great Haywood | Grid Ref: SJ 99786 22569
Wolseley and the Trent Valley
‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌Distance: 6.5 miles | Start: Seven Springs car park | Grid Ref: SK 004 205
Cannock Chase National Landscape Landowner map
This map provides information on who the different landowners are in Cannock Chase National Landscape.
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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