RAF Trail - Cannock Chase

We will start at Marquis Driver visitors centre and head off around the RAF Hednesford Trail. This is a shared trail which is compact dirt surface. We will then cross a road to ride on the trail around Tackeroo. This short 6 mile route is a good starter to get out on your bike.

This is a short traffic free route, ideal for beginners and those wanting to build their confidence. We will cycle a 6 mile route on shared paths following the RAF Hednesford Trail and trail around Tackeroo.

It is most suitable for hybrid bikes, gravel or mountain bikes. E-bikes welcome. We will riding on compact dirt trails however if we've had rain it might have some puddles - we wouldn't recommend this ride for road bikes. The trails are traffic free. We have to cross a road between the trails.

There will be a chance at the end of the ride for coffee and cake at the visitor centre cafe at Marquis Drive.

A bike in good working order. Helmets strongly advised. A spare inner tube for your bike. Clothing to suit the weather. Money or payment method for coffee shop.

This ride is ideal for those just starting to cycle or wishing to improve there confidence in a traffic free environment. We welcome first timers. We ride at the pace of the slowest rider and so no one is left behind