Cannock Chase

shanta
shanta Posts: 278
edited April 2009 in Routes
Does anyone know if all the trail at Cannock have re-opened yet such as "follow the dog" etc because i believe they had been closed?

Tried the Chase trails site but it won't let me log in!!!

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  • Barracuda Bob
    Barracuda Bob Posts: 168
    As I have been there four or five times this year over in the Downhill section by stile cop. I think it is open all year round. Some tracks might be closed off to the public when they are doing the tracks, but mainly its always open.
  • .blitz
    .blitz Posts: 6,197
    shanta wrote:
    Does anyone know if all the trail at Cannock have re-opened yet such as "follow the dog" etc because i believe they had been closed?
    FtD section 2 and part of section 12 are currently closed but diversions are in place. Phase 2 is still under construction.
    Chase Trails
  • shanta
    shanta Posts: 278
    So plenty of good stuff to ride then??
  • .blitz
    .blitz Posts: 6,197
    shanta wrote:
    So plenty of good stuff to ride then??
    Miles and miles. Follow The Dog is great but only a taste of what the Chase has to offer. After the 'new' section 8 go down the steepish section of logs and turn left at the fire road instead of right. Follow this for about 50m and you come to another fire road, turn left on to this and go all the way down the hill to a level crossing. Cross over the road here and you can make your way to The Monkey which is over by the golf course or all the way to Castle Ring. Come back via the Special Events Area - pls don't ride any of the Phase 2 sections - or even take in the Stile Cop DH if you're feeling adventurous.
  • wings988
    wings988 Posts: 106
    What's at the Monkey and Castle Ring?
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  • deadliest
    deadliest Posts: 471
    wings988 wrote:
    What's at the Monkey and Castle Ring?

    Have a search on the Cannock forums the guy's will point you in the right direction, Only ridden the monkey myself but its worth the trip over the road for that alone.
    Bikes are drugs and Im pedalling

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  • Scoobie
    Scoobie Posts: 12
    Hi been there today nice and quiet unlike the weekend, the trails are really dry at the minute well worth a visit.
  • Ridg
    Ridg Posts: 98
    was there last weekend (28 march) section 1 is/was still closed but 12 was open

    there is still plenty of follow the dog to take in, as well as the surrounding area.
  • shanta
    shanta Posts: 278
    Has anyone else rode "The monkey" ?
  • Mrs Toast
    Mrs Toast Posts: 636
    No-one can tell you what The Monkey is, you have to see it for yourself!

    I've not ridden it, on the account of me being a bit rubbish. Husband's ridden it though - let's just say it pushed him a bit more than any of the red routes he's ridden. ;)

    The best way to experience more of the trails is to get on the Chase Trails forum, and join in with the local rides.
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  • coxy17
    coxy17 Posts: 401
    been to cannock chase today 11th april and follow the dog was open apart from section 12 its better to go later in the day as hardly no body there and you can just fly round
  • Mrs Toast
    Mrs Toast Posts: 636
    There's a big trail building day next Sunday (19th April) - help out, and you'll be able to see how the new route is coming along!

    http://chasetrails.co.uk/trailbuild.php

    Plus there will be a barbecue. Delicious, delicious, meats!
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