Mountain Biking – Cannock Chase

Here is a set of paragraphs tailored for the Trail Reporter page. This text highlights the “eyes and ears” aspect of your community and encourages everyone from mountain bikers to casual walkers to get involved.

The Chase Ranger: Trail Reports

Cannock Chase is home to some of the finest multi-use trails in the country, from the fast-flowing singletrack of Follow the Dog and the technical challenges of The Monkey Trail to the family-friendly loops around Fairoak Pools. However, as any local knows, the conditions can change in a heartbeat. Whether it’s a fallen tree after a storm, a particularly boggy section in the Sherbrook Valley, or essential maintenance diversions on Perry’s Trail, staying informed helps everyone have a safer and more enjoyable ride or walk.

How You Can Help the Community

This isn’t an automated system; it’s powered entirely by you—the people out on the ground. By submitting a quick report when you finish your activity, you become the “eyes and ears” of the Chase. Your updates help fellow members choose the right gear, avoid blocked routes, and protect our ecologically sensitive heathlands by preventing trail widening in wet conditions.

Found a clear, dry path? Let us know!

Spotted a hazard or a deep mud bath? Post a warning today

It only takes 30 seconds to submit a report, but it could save a fellow member a wasted trip or a nasty fall. Let’s work together to keep the Cannock Chase trails at their best for everyone.