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West Midlands Region

Perry's Trail, Cannock Chase – Grounds Café, Birches Valley loop from Rugeley Town

Bike touring routes & trails

West Midlands Region

Perry's Trail, Cannock Chase – Grounds Café, Birches Valley loop from Rugeley Town

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Perry's Trail, Cannock Chase – Grounds Café, Birches Valley loop from Rugeley Town

02:47

44.8km

300m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 10 m for 39 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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3.08 km

Perry's Trail, Cannock Chase

Highlight • Cycleway

The blue trail at Cannock is called Perry's Trail. It's fun and perfect for developing your riding skills without any features that require drops or jumps. Features on this trail …

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3.79 km

Grounds Café, Birches Valley

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic little cafe. Lots of seating indoors and outdoors. Plenty of bike parking and bowls for dogs at all outside tables. Food was delicious with a range of options for …

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20.9 km

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

Tow path not the best

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4

22.0 km

House by the Canal

Highlight • River

But can’t afford

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5

23.2 km

Shutt Hill Lock

Highlight • Structure

Tow path not so good

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6

34.2 km

Canalside Farm, Shop & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Cafe very good when open, currently has an outside coffee stall during COVID measures. Can get very busy though

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B

44.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.4 km

3.28 km

1.51 km

1.21 km

938 m

432 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.3 km

12.2 km

2.38 km

803 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Monday 1 June

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12°C

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