Cannock Chase from Bednall Head

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Overview

A walk from Bednall Head car park which is off the Camp Road coming from Stafford. Over the Chase towards Sherbrook Valley, then up to the trig point overlooking the valley before descending towards Stepping Stones, making our way back to the start.

Wednesday, 24 December 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

We will have a coffee stop at the trig point.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SJ 97487 17593
Nearest postcode:: ST17 0SG
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Start time:: 10:00 am

The Bednall Head car park is a large layby off Camp Road. If coming from Stafford you take a left off the A34 after going past Brocton. Then a relatively short distance and the car park is on your right. The What 3 Words advertised is not necessarily accurate.

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