Birches Valley

divingmoose
divingmoose Posts: 540
edited June 2011 in Routes
Hi,
Anyone advise me what Briches Valley is like for a couple of days riding, is it worth the 2hr drive.
Lee

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  • YIMan
    YIMan Posts: 576
    If you mean Cannock Chase, then yes, it's worth the drive at least once - the Monkey trail having vastly improved the offering in the area.
  • TrekinDan
    TrekinDan Posts: 9
    Worth the drive - yes.

    Depending on fitness. Do both the monkey trail and follow the dog. Around 15miles approx

    Cafe on site and Swinnerton cycle shop there too. £3 to park so bring change.

    It's an hour and half away from me and we're heading over on sunday.
  • .blitz
    .blitz Posts: 6,197
    Avoid Birches Valley this weekend or go early - the car park is closed from 3:30pm onwards on Fri & Sat because of the concerts.

    Plenty of alternative parking up at Marquis Drive, Rifle Range Corner etc.
  • Almightydutch
    Almightydutch Posts: 264
    The two trails mentioned wouldnt take up two days worth of riding though.

    You'd manage 3/4 laps a day before getting bored with it. Need someone to show you the surrounding areas as there is some cracking singletrack routes.
    Dont forget there is also the Stile Cop downhill area. Not sure on your type of riding but it adds a little bit of spice if you swing that way.
    4 wheels bad
    2 wheels good
    1 wheel for fun

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