Cannock Chase

Cannock Chase is a former royal forest and a National Landscape, much of it managed by Forestry England. Expect pine forest, open heath, fallow deer and miles of trails for walking and mountain biking. There is also a German military cemetery on the Chase, which is an unusual and thoughtful stop.

Good to know

• Use the Marquis Drive visitor centre as a base
• Dawn and dusk are best for deer
• Stay on tracks in ground-nesting bird season

Best time

Dawn or dusk

Open

All year

Getting there

Forestry England car parks, pay and display

Vehicles

Fine in any car

Dogs

Dogs on a lead

Facilities

• Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.