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Cannock Chase
Hednesford

Stony Brook Pools – Fairoak Pools loop from Hednesford

Hard

11

runners

Stony Brook Pools – Fairoak Pools loop from Hednesford

03:10

27.6km

460m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Cannock Chase National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

6.62 km

Downhill Trail in Cannock Chase National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

Nice training area .

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2

10.4 km

Stony Brook Pools

Highlight • Natural

Enjoy a moment on the footbridge to hear the rushing water beneath.

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3

11.6 km

Very good facilities. Cafe, toilets, massive car park.

All day parking is £6.
Take the correct change.
The car park closes at 5.

Many trails are signposted for hiking and …

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4

11.7 km

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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5

11.8 km

Swinerton Cycles Forest Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Bike hire and equipment shop at the heart of Cannock Chase, the perfect place to pick up last minute kit or snack essentials. Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff here and the bike hire service was brilliant.

cannockchasecyclecentre.co.uk

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6

13.6 km

Fairoak Pools

Highlight • Lake

Just beautiful to watch the sunshine on the water. To sit in peace in the sunshine and take it all in.

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7

19.6 km

Brindley Heath Lily Pond

Highlight • Lake

A lovely pond located adjacent to Two Saints Way, featuring a serene woodland path encircling it, offering an opportunity to appreciate the peaceful landscape and observe the local wildlife.

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B

27.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.1 km

4.77 km

1.56 km

936 m

110 m

103 m

Surfaces

9.77 km

7.74 km

6.54 km

2.60 km

637 m

243 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Thursday 8 October

18°C

9°C

84 %

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