Walking Britain Highlights of Cannock Chase from Marquis Drive
Introduction to Walk 1731
Region - Cannock Chase
County/Area - Staffordshire
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 10.0 miles / 16.3 km
Ascent - 800 feet / 242 metres
Time - 5 hours 50 minutes
Grade - easy/mod
This Staffordshire walk explores some of the highlights of the Cannock Chase AONB and starts from the Marquis Drive Visitor Centre. The route visits two war cemeteries, a war memorial and crosses heathland typical of the area with some good views. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Please maintain social distancing - keep at least 2 metres away from other walkers. Travel restrictions for exercise in Wales and Scotland will be lifted in early July.
Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer 244 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer 244 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
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