Access for all

Access guide

We want everyone to be able to enjoy Cannock Chase.

Download our Cannock Chase Access Guide (14.94 MB) This provides information on what you can expect to find at 21 locations around Cannock Chase National Landscape. The information includes the main visitor centres, hubs and attractions, car parks, nature reserves. The guide also provides an idea of what sensory experiences you are likely to have at each location – what you will hear, smell, see and touch.

Trails to try

RAF Hednesford Trail provides one of our most accessible trails from the Cannock Chase Visitor Centre. A circular walk on level, well surfaced paths, 2 miles long and will take approximately an hour. The leaflet can be downloaded for the map and more information. There are interpretation panels and benches along the route to find out more about the training camps. The benches allow you to have a rest and enjoy the scenery and wildlife around you.

A tramper is available for hire from the Visitor Centre and can be used on the RAF Heddnesford trail.

Brindley Heath Trails Three circular walks on country paths 1.25 to 2.25 miles long and will take 1 to 2 hours approx.

Milford Common Trails Two circular walks on country paths 2 miles long and will take up to an hour. 

Videos of trails

Take a look at the easier routes around the Chase on our Youtube channel. The videos all show what the trail terrain is like on each of the routes and what you can expect to see, feel, hear and smell, whilst you are on the trail.

Milford Common Red Trail – 2 miles (3.2 km) approx. 1 hour

Milford Common Green Trail – 2 miles (3.2 km) approx. 1 hour

RAF Hednesford Trail – 2 miles (3.2 km) approx. 1 hour

Brindley Heath Blue Trail – 2.25 miles (3.6 km) approx. 2 hours

Brindley Heath Red Trail – 1.25 miles (2 km) approx. 1 hour

Brindley Heath Green Trail – 2 miles (3.2 km) approx. 2 hours