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Cannock chase

divingmoosedivingmoose Posts: 540
edited March 2015 in MTB rides
Hi
Is there many diversions and closures at Cannock at the min. It's 2hrs from me and tempted to go Saturday

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  • oxomanoxoman Posts: 11,441
    Currently lower cliff is out on the monkey. Kitbag hill on the start of the dog from the railway crossing / monkey side and the last section from the split for the monkey on the dog. The diversions are currently using fire road.
    Too many bikes according to Mrs O.
  • divingmoosedivingmoose Posts: 540
    Is it still worth a visit mate
  • oxomanoxoman Posts: 11,441
    See Message, Forgot to mention it can get very busy at weekends.
    Too many bikes according to Mrs O.
  • oxomanoxoman Posts: 11,441
    Forgot to mention high voltage section out as well, hopefully they won't be long before reopening full trail.
    Too many bikes according to Mrs O.
  • MattharrierMattharrier Posts: 173
    How is Cannock for beginners? Generally and specifically at the moment?
  • oxomanoxoman Posts: 11,441
    Personally I think cannock is ok for riders that want to push themselves. I had only done hicks lodge and carsington prior to going to cannock with a good mate. I did the monkey trail first which is the harder of the two main trails. Follow the Dog is fairly easy a few black bits but detours around them. Some parts are hard going but not technically, kitbag hill, marquis drive, cardiac hill are long dragging hills. Some areas are currently out due to forestry work. Give it a try but go at your own pace don't try to race others. If slow remember to move over for faster riders. Cannock is made up of short legs so just do one at a time.
    Ps look on YouTube at some of the clips, Sherwood pines Kitchener trail is easier.
    Too many bikes according to Mrs O.
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