Cannock Chase
(Staffordshire)
Near BirminghamOur Longest Tree Top Adventure & Epic Forest Segways in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Here at Cannock Chase in Staffordshire, you’ll see some of the most beautiful views during your day out in our forest. We’ve used our traditional Tree Top Adventure recipe: One lush forest, breathtaking scenery, a smattering of tree-top high wires, crossings and wind-in-your-face zip wires. A proven recipe that never fails.
One of the best days out near Birmingham, the adventure does not need to stop there. You can get off the beaten track and enjoy our latest forest adventure with Go Ape Forest Segway – an epic new experience with a down to earth twist. There’s plenty for the whole family to enjoy, including mountain biking and a large children’s play area.
Our Mobile Playground Adventure will be at Cannock Chase from the 21st May 2013 – 20th June 2013. Designed for Tiny Tarzans aged 4 – 10 years it’s a little taster of our Tree Top Adventures. You’ll need to be 1 metre tall to participate and it will cost £3.50. Just turn up when Go Ape is open, 10.30 – 5pm.
Get out and about this season
For full availability simply click on our 'Check Availability & Book Now' function for the exact times and dates Cannock will be open.
Times will vary on daylight hours. Some of our adventures even open at 08:00 in the summer for those early gorillas!
Below is a snapshot of when our forest doors open.
We're open from February to November, but we close our forest doors during December and January (...it gets a little chilly and we like to maintain our adventures so they're all ready to go).
Open daily February Half Term (16th - 24th February).
Open Weekends in March.
Open Daily Easter Holidays.
Term Time (closed Mondays).
Open for half term (25th May - 2nd June)
Term Time (closed Mondays).
Open Daily Summer Holidays.
Term Time (closed Mondays).
Open Daily October Half Term (26th October - 3rd November).
Open November Weekends.
Course stats
Here are our Tree Top Adventure stats for Go Ape Cannock Chase.
- Number of sections 5
- Longest Zip Wire 260 metres
- Longest Crossing 16 metres
- Total Length 1,465 metres
- Number of Crossings 38
- Highest Point 14 metres
The Team at Cannock
The Address
Go Ape Cannock
Birches Valley Forest Centre
Rugeley
Staffordshire
WS15 2UQ
By car
Cannock Go Ape is located at Birches Valley Forest Centre (not Cannock Chase Visitors Centre). Birches Valley Forest Centre is just 2 miles from Rugeley, where Birches Valley road meets Penkridge Bank road.
From any direction, follow the small brown directional tourist signs.
From the M6 or Cannock, follow the A460 towards Rugeley. The brown signs with the deer logo direct along the A460 through Hednesford to a left turn off on Station Road (also signposted Pye Green). Turn left onto Station Road, then immediately turn right, as directed by the brown sign, onto Brindley Heath Road. Follow this for around 3 miles to a crossroads and turn right onto Birches Valley. In 2 miles you will arrive at Birches Valley Forest Centre!
From Rugeley, from Globe Island in Rugeley town centre, take Western Springs Road towards Stafford for 400yards and turn left at the traffic lights, as directed by the brown sign onto Hagley Road. Follow this road, which becomes Penkridge Bank as the houses of Rugeley gives way to the lush greenery of Cannock Chase. After about 2 miles you will come to Birches Valley Forest Centre on your left! Please be aware, some sat nav’s direct you to Chase Golf Club, about 3 miles away. If you end up here, from the roundabout near the Chase Golf Club, take Broadhurst Green Road and follow it as it becomes Penkridge Bank and you will see Birches Valley Forest Centre on your right after about 3 miles.
Please note that the following parking charges apply: £3 all day. You'll need to pay in cash so don't forget to have a few pennies.
By train
Public transport is available from Stafford, Cannock and Rugeley. Either Rugeley Trent Valley, Rugeley Town or Hednesford stations are closest. From here just get a taxi or you'll have a few miles to walk.
Local Area
Some nearby places which may be of interest:
Visit Cannock Chase and you will enjoy time in the smallest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on mainland Britain. Younger baboons can explore the excellent adventure playground situated close to the car park and Go Ape.
If you prefer to spend your non-tree time on two wheels rather than two feet, take on the ever popular Follow the Dog mountain bike trail or have a totally themed day and ride the Monkey Trail! These trails are built and maintained by the volunteer group Chase Trails.
From Birches Valley you can explore the Route to Health sculpture trail which is a 1 mile flat walk through the trees with amazing and impressive sculptures along the way. This includes the ever popular Fairy Trees! You could take on a slightly longer walking route around the magnificent Fair Oak pools.
Take a look at Swinnerton Cycles and get yourself a bike for the afternoon after your tree-top adventure. Browse Chase Trails to look at the trails.
Or get off the beaten track and enjoy an epic adventure with Go Ape Forest Segway.
Why not contact our Events Team to get your whole tribe in the trees. It can include outdoor catering, mountain bike hire and much much more. Just give us a call on 0845 643 9314.
Cannock Forest is cared for by the Forestry Commission.
From trails to sustainable timber, and concerts to conservation projects, the Forestry Commission looks after forests and woodlands, for everyone to enjoy. Visit www.forestry.gov.uk to find out more.
Corporate Events
Like all the best things in life, Go Ape is even better shared – bring your work tribe for a team building day out of the office. In 2012, we’ve created over 700 unforgettable events. We can look after groups of between 15 to 280 and we guarantee you a day out you’ll never forget.
Why not contact our Corporate Events Team to get your whole work tribe in the trees. Your day could include our 'classic' tree top adventure, forest segways, mountain biking, a Forest BBQ, welcome drinks and much more. Just give us a call on 0845 643 9314 to find out more and get a quote from the Events Team.
Feedback from Cannock Chase
Take a look at what some of our tribe have said about their time in the forest. It's always good to hear it straight from the Gorilla's mouth (...and we're proud to say it’s totally unedited!) And why not have a peek at what people are saying about us on Trip Advisor.
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