| Route |
Contributor |
Last Updated |
Where |
Distance |
Tags |
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RideIt Cannock 2011 Sportive Med |
thenaudis |
Apr 26th 2012, 04:35 |
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91.6km |
- Training
- Onroad
- Intermediate
- Scenic
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| Sportive |
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Wildwood via Milford & Brocton clockwise |
Noddy |
Apr 8th 2012, 02:17 |
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9.1km |
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K48/10 |
pcycrwc |
Apr 6th 2012, 09:50 |
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16.2km |
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k48/23 |
pcycrwc |
Mar 10th 2012, 07:00 |
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35.7km |
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Route Cam - Central Staffordshire. |
Lawman1965 |
Mar 7th 2012, 05:09 |
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66.5km |
- Recreational
- Training
- Onroad
- Smooth
- Not Bike
- Intermediate
- Low traffic
- High traffic
- Safe
- Unsafe
- Urban
- Rural
- Scenic
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| A Route Cam bike route beginning in Hixon at the car-park for the Millennium Green. The route heads to Stone, Eccleshall, Woodseaves and then back to Hixon. It can be started at various points on the route. There are cafe's and pubs in Stone, Eccleshall and Woodseaves. There are no real difficulties but care needs to be taken crossing the A34 and at the traffic island under junction 14 of the M6. The Route Cam video can be seen here - http://youtu.be/eE_3EiRgLqg |
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K48/10 |
semple |
Feb 21st 2012, 09:51 |
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16.1km |
- Onroad
- Intermediate
- High traffic
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| Time trail route |
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K48/23 |
semple |
Feb 21st 2012, 09:45 |
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35.7km |
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| Time trial corse sporting |
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Hull 600 alternative B |
jogler |
Feb 8th 2012, 10:48 |
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7.8km |
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| part audax |
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WMB132 Cannock Chase Intermediate (Red) Ride |
Matt_Skinner |
Jan 30th 2012, 12:38 |
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14.9km |
- MTB
- Intermediate
- Offroad
- Rural
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| Start/Finish Birches Valley Forest Centre, grid ref SK 020171
Total distance 15.4km (9.6 miles)
Total ascent 280m (920ft)
Total Time 1.5-2.5 hours
Maps OS Explorer (1:25000) 244: Cannock Chase & Chasewater. Or Garmin GB Discoverer 1:50K Northern England & Midlands (GPS).
Summary A mix of bridleways and purpose-built singletrack in a short but easily-extended loop.
Start at Birches Valley Forest Centre and set off along Follow
The Dog – entrance to trails is directly opposite Swinnerton Cycles Forest Centre. Descend gently on well-surfaced singletrack for 1.8km, occasionally crossing fire roads – check the marker
posts for direction. Make the most of it, the next 1km is uphill.
After a short switchback descent and similarly-becornered climb, spin gently along fire road parallel to Marquis Drive Forest Centre. If you
need refreshment, turn left at first crossroads to reach road and cross
to the centre. Otherwise carry
on parallel to Marquis Drive to
reach road at orientation
post S1.
Turn left then immediately right onto bridleway, using Sherbrook Trail marker posts for reference. 700m after second
road crossing, go straight on over double crossroads, ignoring Sherbrook Trail posts going right. Climb on bridleway across heathland to Camp Road, with Springslade Lodge opposite.
Turn right and right again to head north along ridge on bridleway, initially through trees but then in the open with impressive views to the right. Keep right at fork. At road and car park bear right to carry on along bridleway, then left at crossroads. After 500m turn right to descend across valley to
fire road.
Go straight across crossroads to edge of forest, joining waymarked Sherbrook Trail. Then straight on again to climb Pepper Slade, once again following Sherbrook Trail marker posts. At trail junction turn right, climbing gently to road. Cross over road and carry on towards caravan park.
At orientation post D4 rejoin Follow The Dog and enjoy the 2km descent back to Birches Valley. |
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WMB132 Cannock Chase Beginner (Blue) Ride |
Matt_Skinner |
Jan 30th 2012, 12:35 |
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10.2km |
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| Start/Finish Birches Valley Forest Centre, OS grid ref SK 020171u000aTotal distance 10.4km (6.5 miles)u000aTotal ascent 190m (620ft)u000aTotal Time 1-2 hoursu000aMaps OS Explorer (1:25000) u000a244: Cannock Chase & Chasewater. Or Garmin GB Discoverer 1:50K Northern England & Midlands (GPS).u000aSummary Straightforward riding on forest tracks, with reasonable climbs and a singletrack finish once you’re warmed up.u000au000a Start at Birches Valley Forest Centre. Head south on Fairoak Trail (starts near Swinnerton Cycles Forest Centre) on well-surfaced trail through forest. After 650m reach junction and turn right, following Fairoak Trail marker posts. Carry on along wide track with Fairoak Pools to your right. After 1.2km turn left at junction. Go straight over first crossroads and turn right at the next (or straight u000aon to Marquis Drive if you u000aneed cake from the visitor u000acentre café).u000a At Birches Valley Road, turn left then cross just before crossroads to pick up Sherbrook Trail (blue marker posts) through forest. Turn right then left at trail junction. Go straight over Penkridge Bank Road onto heathland. Turn left at next trail junction.u000au000a Look out for orientation post S2 at edge of woods. Go straight over at crossroads with trail at edge of forest and turn right at second crossroads to join trail running parallel to edge of woods. Descend across heathland, ignoring crossroads and turnings for 1.3km. At crossroads turn right then straight over and back into the forest. Climb Pepper Slade, carrying straight on for 1.2km.u000au000a At trail crossroads turn right and climb to join road on the outside of a bend. Cross road and take trail bearing left to continue to follow Sherbrook Trail marker posts. Turn right at T-junction and go left at next fork.u000au000a At orientation post D4 join Follow The Dog trail. Singletrack descends through forest, occasionally crossing fire roads. After 2km, arrive back at Birches Valley Forest Centre.u000aTotal distance 15.4km (9.6 miles)u000aTotal ascent 280m (920ft)u000aTotal Time 1.5-2.5 hoursu000aMaps OS Explorer (1:25000) 244: Cannock Chase & Chasewater. Or Garmin GB Discoverer 1:50K Northern England & Midlands (GPS).u000aSummary A mix of bridleways and purpose-built singletrack in a short but easily-extended loop.u000au000a Start at Birches Valley Forest Centre and set off along Follow u000aThe Dog – entrance to trails is directly opposite Swinnerton Cycles Forest Centre. Descend gently on well-surfaced singletrack for 1.8km, occasionally crossing fire roads – check the marker u000aposts for direction. Make the most of it, the next 1km is uphill.u000au000a After a short switchback descent and similarly-becornered climb, spin gently along fire road parallel to Marquis Drive Forest Centre. If you u000aneed refreshment, turn left at first crossroads to reach road and cross u000ato the centre. Otherwise carry u000aon parallel to Marquis Drive to u000areach road at orientation u000apost S1.u000au000a Turn left then immediately right onto bridleway, using Sherbrook Trail marker posts for reference. 700m after second u000aroad crossing, go straight on over double crossroads, ignoring Sherbrook Trail posts going right. Climb on bridleway across heathland to Camp Road, with Springslade Lodge opposite. u000au000a Turn right and right again to head north along ridge on bridleway, initially through trees but then in the open with impressive views to the right. Keep right at fork. At road and car park bear right to carry on along bridleway, then left at crossroads. After 500m turn right to descend across valley to u000afire road. u000a Go straight across crossroads to edge of forest, joining waymarked Sherbrook Trail. Then straight on again to climb Pepper Slade, once again following Sherbrook Trail marker posts. At trail junction turn right, climbing gently to road. Cross over road and carry on towards caravan park.u000au000a At orientation post D4 rejoin Follow The Dog and enjoy the 2km descent back to Birches Valley. |
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WMB132 Cannock Chase Classic Ride |
Matt_Skinner |
Jan 30th 2012, 12:34 |
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33.6km |
- MTB
- Difficult
- Offroad
- Rural
- Scenic
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| Start/Finish Milford village, OS grid reference SJ 974206
Total distance 34.5km (21.5 miles)
Total ascent 826m (2710ft)
Total time 2.5-3.5 hours
Maps OS Explorer (1:25000) 244: Cannock Chase & Chasewater. Or Garmin GB Discoverer 1:50K Northern England & Midlands (GPS).
Summary With a mix of natural trails, purpose-built singletrack, open heathland and forestry, this has a bit of everything.
Start at the car park 600m south of Milford. Head south-east on obvious fire road for 650m to junction. Turn right for another 650m on fire road. Turn left and climb on bridleway to trail junction at top of hill. Go straight over and descend northwards to fire road.
Turn right to reach river crossing with stepping stones. Ford river then turn immediately right and follow singletrack along valley for 3km. Fork left on track climbing through woods. Keep right at first junction to reach fire road, then left.
At road, cross over to join bridleway directly opposite. Follow for 300m to trail junction and take second fire road on the right, heading directly south towards caravan park. Join purpose-built Follow The Dog (FTD) trail and descend on singletrack to Birches Valley Forest Centre and official start of FTD. Follow marker posts until turning for Monkey Trail. Take this turning and descend to level crossing and main road crossing. Turn right and follow
the marker posts.
Watch out for orientation post M5 on fire road – when waymarked trail descends left on singletrack, carry straight on to join track, then right to road. Turn left on road and climb, looking out for trail heading left with warning sign about descending bikes. At top of Stile Cop bike park, choose a descent and follow – one-blob trails are straightforward. Upon reaching fire road, turn left to junction
then right.
Rejoin Monkey Trail for Lower Cliff climb and descent to return to road and level crossing. Follow FTD marker posts to Marquis Drive Forest Centre. At road turn left then take bridleway on right after 100m. Follow for 1km, cross next road and carry on on bridleway to junction. Turn left and carry straight on at double crossroads to emerge onto heathland.
Climb to car park at Springslade Lodge. Turn right and head north on bridleway along ridge. At Coppice Hill junction head north-east to descend through woods back to stepping stones. Turn left on fire road and follow back to start point. |
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Stafford RC Callenge Ride 48 miles |
semple |
Jan 6th 2012, 10:34 |
|
77.8km |
- Recreational
- Onroad
- Intermediate
- Rural
- Touring
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Stafford Road Club Challenge Ride 67 mile route |
semple |
Jan 6th 2012, 10:25 |
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105.9km |
- Recreational
- Training
- Intermediate
- Touring
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Alternative Aberdovey Bike Ride |
Lawman1965 |
Nov 15th 2011, 08:04 |
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199.3km |
- Recreational
- Training
- Onroad
- Smooth
- Steep
- Difficult
- Low traffic
- High traffic
- Rough
- Safe
- Unsafe
- Urban
- Rural
- Scenic
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| I can't do 2012's Aberdovey bike ride as I'm on holiday the day after - but I plan to do this alternative one or two weeks before on my own. |
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Hilly |
1892 |
Aug 29th 2011, 02:36 |
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102.3km |
- Recreational
- Training
- Onroad
- Smooth
- Steep
- High traffic
- Rough
- Urban
- Rural
- Scenic
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Stafford - Newport |
1892 |
Aug 29th 2011, 02:23 |
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83.4km |
- Recreational
- Training
- Onroad
- Smooth
- Intermediate
- Rough
- Urban
- Rural
- Scenic
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3 County loop |
1892 |
Aug 29th 2011, 02:14 |
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112km |
- Recreational
- Training
- Onroad
- Smooth
- Intermediate
- Rough
- Urban
- Rural
- Scenic
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Hixon, Lazy Hill |
Lawman1965 |
Jun 8th 2011, 10:36 |
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92.3km |
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K48/23 hilly |
pcycrwc |
May 10th 2011, 12:06 |
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36km |
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Approx National 25 |
pcycrwc |
Apr 27th 2011, 11:19 |
|
40.2km |
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| unsure on accurate start/finish |
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Approx National 25 2011 |
pcycrwc |
Apr 27th 2011, 11:18 |
|
40.2km |
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| unsure on accurate start/finish |
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rough k48/25w |
I Like Cake |
Feb 23rd 2011, 09:45 |
|
40.4km |
|
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SRC Grand Prix 2011 |
semple |
Feb 1st 2011, 11:07 |
|
18.4km |
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SRC sunday ride 31/10/10 |
semple |
Nov 3rd 2010, 05:30 |
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105km |
- Training
- Onroad
- Intermediate
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| Stafford A Group ride on Sunday 31 October 2010
66 miles 2778 ft climbs |
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Walsall RC Hillclimb possible |
pcycrwc |
Oct 14th 2010, 10:39 |
|
2.3km |
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ToB 2010 SoT Route (Stage 2) |
zenzinnia |
Sep 14th 2010, 08:15 |
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171.3km |
- Onroad
- Steep
- Urban
- Rural
- Scenic
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Wrights little ramble |
eagleeyewright |
Jul 24th 2010, 04:01 |
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39.9km |
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Stafford - Blithfield - Shugborough |
Lionel Messi |
Jun 19th 2010, 05:28 |
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40km |
- Recreational
- Onroad
- Basic
- Intermediate
- Low traffic
- Rural
- Scenic
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Hixon, Cheadle, Fradley, Hixon |
Lawman1965 |
Jun 16th 2010, 05:26 |
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106.8km |
- Recreational
- Training
- Onroad
- Smooth
- Steep
- Intermediate
- Difficult
- Low traffic
- Rough
- Safe
- Unsafe
- Urban
- Rural
- Scenic
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| Good Hilly Route in the Staffordshire and Derbyshire hills |
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Alex's afternoon out |
Chasealex |
Jun 15th 2010, 06:34 |
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404.7km |
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| World cup game = no traffic |
