What is Cannock Chase known for?

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1. What is Cannock Chase known for?
2. Where is the Gruffalo Cannock Chase?
3. How long is the walk around Cannock Chase?
4. Is Cannock Chase nice?
5. Has anyone died at Cannock Chase?
6. Can you swim at Cannock Chase?
7. Do you have to book Cannock Chase?
8. How long is the Gruffalo Trail?
9. Is Cannock Chase good for walking?
10. Is it safe to walk dogs on Cannock Chase?
11. Is Cannock posh?
12. How safe is Cannock?
13. Why is Cannock Chase called Chase?
14. Is Cannock a rural area?
15. Can you swim at Chasewater?
16. Is it safe to swim in Chasewater?
17. Is Cannock a nice place to live?
18. Is Gruffalo Trail free?
19. Do I need to book the Gruffalo trail?
20. Is Cannock Chase hilly?

What is Cannock Chase known for?

Cannock Chase (grid reference SK000165), often referred to locally as The Chase, is a mixed area of countryside in the county of Staffordshire, England. The area has been designated as the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty....

Cannock Chase
Established	1958

Where is the Gruffalo Cannock Chase?

Birches Valley Forest Centre The trail at Cannock Chase starts at Birches Valley Forest Centre, to the left of the Go Ape hut. Complete fun family activities and learn about each animal from the book as you follow the new interactive trail. There are also rubbings to complete and other characters to look out for as you go!

How long is the walk around Cannock Chase?

The thrill of the Chase There are 98 miles (157 km) of public rights of way for you and your hiking boots to explore on your walks around Cannock Chase. The Chase was a favourite of the author JRR Tolkein, who spent much of his formative years exploring this very ground.

Is Cannock Chase nice?

Cannock Chase is one of the unhappy places to live in the UK, new figures have revealed. Statistics released by the Office for National Statistics show that Cannock Chase came in at number two on the list for the least happy places in the UK, beaten by Bolsover in Derbyshire.

Has anyone died at Cannock Chase?

Morris died in prison in March 2014, aged 84, after serving 45 years, by which time he was one of Britain's longest-serving prisoners....Cannock Chase murders.

Raymond Leslie Morris
Born	Raymond Leslie Morris13 August 1929 Walsall, Staffordshire, England
Died	(aged 84) HM Prison Preston, Lancashire, England

Can you swim at Cannock Chase?

Chase Open Water Swimming. With restrictions still in place.

Do you have to book Cannock Chase?

Pre-booking is essential, Standard parking in the main concert car parks is free of charge. All car parks open at 4pm for Cannock Chase concerts.

How long is the Gruffalo Trail?

about 45 minutes Discover the magic of the Deep Dark Wood with the self-led Gruffalo trail, searching for the amazing hand-crafted characters along the way. The Gruffalo Trail takes about 45 minutes. Get your map from the Countryside Centre in Thorndon North for 50p. Please keep dogs on a lead!

Is Cannock Chase good for walking?

Walking trails at Cannock Chase Forest From a gentle stroll around the Ladyhill Trail with lots to see and do, to a longer walk around the picturesque Fairoak there's a great day out for everyone.

Is it safe to walk dogs on Cannock Chase?

The smallest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Mainland Britain, Cannock Chase is popular with dog-walkers like @Alocinrewog and @JoeyeggJohnston. It's accessible for all and has several marked routes to explore.

Is Cannock posh?

Cannock is a very attractive place for affluent retirees. The locals are very friendly and some neighbourhoods are desirable too.

How safe is Cannock?

Crime and Safety in Cannock, Staffordshire Cannock is the second safest major town in Staffordshire, and is the 55th most dangerous overall out of Staffordshire's 201 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Cannock in 2020 was 23 crimes per 1,000 people.

Why is Cannock Chase called Chase?

The Bishop's 'Chase' In 1290 part of Cannock Forest became the Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield's 'Chase', a term that referred to a forest controlled by an individual rather than a monarch. here in the 13th century. It was called Beaudesert, meaning 'beautiful wild place'.

Is Cannock a rural area?

Lying South of Cannock Chase's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is Cannock, an area with a rural setting, peaceful town, nature trails and numerous bike tracks. It is also known for its vast local woodlands forest surroundings and its medieval history as a coal mining centre.

Can you swim at Chasewater?

Based within Chasewater Sports Centre, we offer Open water Swimming Aquathlons and Nowca Swims for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced.

Is it safe to swim in Chasewater?

Cllr Heath added that the dangers of open water swimming in Chasewater should also be remembered. ... “Water can cause cold water shock in even the strongest swimmers and there can be strong currents beneath the surface, as well as weeds, branches and other obstructions that you can be caught in.”

Is Cannock a nice place to live?

Cannock is a very attractive place for affluent retirees. The locals are very friendly and some neighbourhoods are desirable too. Moreover, transport connections are numerous with multiple options.

Is Gruffalo Trail free?

The Gruffalo Trail is free, although I would recommen buying a map for 50p. You don't need to book as it's in open woodland. ... The trail is in a public open space. A map of the trail is available from the Visitors Centre (50p).

Do I need to book the Gruffalo trail?

Discover the magic of the deep dark wood with this self-led trail searching for the amazing hand crafted carvings of the Gruffalo characters. No booking required.

Is Cannock Chase hilly?

Cannock Chase is hilly with valleys with running streams and many ford crossings. Sherbrook Valley and Abrahams Valley are taken in by the Blue route, but climb to the west out of Sherbrook and follow the valley on the ridge and the views to North Staffordshire repay your efforts.