Seven Springs Walks and Route Maps

A short, compact loop that gives a good taste of Cannock Chase without taking too much time.

It begins at the Seven Springs picnic spot with a fairly steady climb early on, which is the most demanding part, and then settles into easier woodland walking.

It suits a short outing, or an easy introduction to the area, though sturdy footwear is a good idea as the Chase's paths can be rough and muddy after rain.

A longer circuit that spends more time out amongst the pretty woodland of the Chase. There is a steady climb in the first part of the walk, after which the going is much gentler.

You pass through the woods of Cannock Chase before joining South Street and following Old Brook back towards the start. It makes a comfortable morning or afternoon, with enough variety of heath, woodland and stream to keep things interesting without being a hard day out.

The longest of the three, and the one that really gets deep into the Chase from the Seven Springs car park.

It follows Sher Brook and climbs steadily to Pepper Slade, one of the wooded valleys of Cannock Chase. The Butts is passed almost on the path, and Wolseley Road runs just beside the route a little further on.

The Chase is home to fallow deer, and the heathland here is a scarce habitat, so it rewards a slow pace and a watchful eye. Allow about three hours.