Staffordshire Walks
Castle Ring is an ancient monument which is over 2,000 years old and one of at least seven hill forts in Staffordshire.
It's a Green Flag Heritage Award winning site and the highest point on Cannock Chase at 240m above sea level. It's also home to an abundance of wildlife.
Download the Staffordshire Walks App to follow these routes with real-time GPS navigation.
On a computer? Scan the QR code with your phone's camera to get the Staffordshire Walks app.
Walk information
We have two walks around Castle Ring on the app. Although this first walk is very short, it's worth the visit. The map we have included is for the longer walk below, allowing you to explore Cannock Chase further.
Walk information
If you decide that you want more than just a walk around the ancient Castle Ring, this is a longer and more energetic walk that still enjoys the castle site, but also takes you deep into the forest, strolls past streams and Fairoak Pools and climbs up hills for some good exercise.
These Castle Ring walks start at coordinates: 52.711421, -1.935231
Navigate the walks
It's like sat-nav, but for footpaths.
Choose a walk and follow the pointer showing your live position on the route map, so you always know you're on the right path.
The app works without a phone signal, so you can keep following the route wherever the walk takes you.
On a computer? Scan the QR code with your phone's camera to get the Staffordshire Walks app.
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2.75-8.75 miles
2.75 miles
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1.75-6.25 miles
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1.25-3 miles
4-4.5 miles
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See where the walks start, explore the area and tap a pin to find a route for your next adventure.
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