Get ready for an adventure
We recommend booking ahead online, though you can try at our cabin on the day. Make sure to check the activity’s requirements first, including age restrictions and supervision ratios. Please aim to arrive twenty minutes before your booking and check in at our cabin first thing. You can save time by having your group sign their Risk Acknowledgement beforehand, check your inbox for the link.
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Sat nav to our locations is not always accurate. Please check your route before setting off and cross-reference with a map.
Find us at Birches Valley Forest Centre, 2 miles from Rugeley where Birches Valley road meets Penkridge Bank road.
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 onto Station Road by a Chase Car Sales. Immediately you will go over the railway bridge to a set of traffic lights. Turn right onto Brindley Heath Road. After 2 miles you will reach a crossroads, turn right onto Birches Valley. In 2 miles you will reach Birches Valley Visitor Centre.
From Rugeley: from Globe Island in Rugeley town centre, take Western Springs Road towards Stafford for 400 yards and turn left at the traffic lights, as directed by the brown sign onto Hagley Road.
Parking may be harder in summer, if you’re struggling to find a space call 07771 812608 or let a forestry ranger know, they’ll help as best they can.
The closest train stations are Rugeley Trent Valley, Rugeley Town or Hednesford where there are buses from. There are also buses from Stafford, Cannock and Rugeley.
What to wear and bring
Dress for fun in the forest! Closed, sturdy shoes are a must — no heels, slip-ons, flip-flops or Crocs (they might be comfy, but they're not adventure-proof). Keep your midriff covered so your harness sits over clothing, and tie back long hair — we don't want it catching in the treetops.
Oh, and trust us on this one — don't wear white. The forest floor has a sense of humour, and it doesn't play nicely with laundry day. Our adventures are great in all weathers, as long as you're prepared!
Our blog covers what to wear in every season and what to bring for a brilliant day out.
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Personal Storage
Food & Drink
Picnic Area
Forest Shelter
Accessibility & Special Requirements
Accessing adventure
We take pride in sharing our activities with as many people as possible. Please contact us if you have any questions about accessibility support for our experiences.
Relax in nature
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Try Disc Golf
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Go on a bike ride
Bring or hire a bike to explore even more of this beautiful forest.
Find a forest trail
From the Gruffalo Trail to a trail just for dogs, there’s so much to explore.
Groups & Parties
A Go Ape children's birthday party experience is full of thrills and excitement, perfect for an unforgettable children's birthday.
Take learning beyond the classroom with award-winning school and education trips at Go Ape.
Celebrate the groom-to-be with an unforgettable Go Ape stag party. Book online for up to 10 people, or contact our team to plan a bigger group adventure packed with thrills, laughs, and forest fun.
Yes, well-behaved dogs are welcome on-site and must be kept on leads. Please note that dogs are not able to join you on the course, and some areas of the site may not permit dogs (such as the café or play areas).
Yes, you'll find a café near the entrance, serving drinks, snacks and light meals. Opening times may vary seasonally.
There are accessible toilets located next to the cafe near the entrance. The accessible toilets also have baby-changing facilities.
The main paths around the site are mainly flat with compacted stone. Wheelchairs and pushchairs can access the cabin and spectator areas, but some woodland paths may be challenging in wet weather. If you have any specific accessibility needs, please contact us before your visit so we can help.
Yes, parking is available at Cannock Chase Forest (sat nav postcode: WS15 2UQ). Charges do apply on exit, so please ensure you have paid using one of the pay stations before you get to your car. We recommend arriving early during peak times as the car park gets very full.
We have space for small items at the cabin, but belongings are left at your own risk. We recommend bringing as little as possible, and leaving any bags in your car if you drive to us.
Toilets are available next to the cafe near the entrance, just a short (2-3-minute) walk from our cabin. There are no toilets out on the course, so we recommend using them before starting your activity.
Go Ape Cannock is in Birches Valley, Cannock Chase, near Rugeley. Follow signs for Rugeley. Look out for the brown tourist signs that have the white stag on a purple background. Once entering the car park, our cabin is located near the top car park.
Contact Us
Please contact us if you have any concerns or queries before your visit, we’re happy to help!
Contact Our Team
Our Customer Care Team can be contacted from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm at weekends.
Email Enquiries
Alternatively you can contact us by email using the below email address and we'll get back to you.
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