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Brocton Camp Information Board – Brindley Heath loop from Cannock

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West Midlands Region

Brocton Camp Information Board – Brindley Heath loop from Cannock

Hard

12

runners

Brocton Camp Information Board – Brindley Heath loop from Cannock

01:49

16.6km

110m

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 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Cannock Chase National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

8.15 km

Brocton Camp Information Board

Highlight • Historical Site

In the autumn of 1914, only months after the start of the First World War, construction of two large camps began on Cannock Chase. The camps (known as Brocton Camp …

Tip by

2

8.55 km

Black Trail – Evil Slab Section

Highlight • MTB Park

Evil Slab section of The Dog

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3

10.9 km

Brindley Heath

Highlight • Natural

Brindley Heath is a large expanse of woodland and open space on the edge of Cannock Chase. The area has remains of the disused coal mines, interesting wildlife and a rare hybrid bilberry, which grows in high concentration here.

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B

16.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.72 km

3.87 km

2.12 km

748 m

143 m

Surfaces

6.81 km

3.24 km

3.22 km

1.83 km

1.51 km

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Sunday 11 October

18°C

8°C

60 %

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