Cannock Chase Forest - Forestry England

🚴‍♂️ Ready to kick off your cycling adventure? 🚴‍♀️
Join our six FREE guided cycling sessions at Cannock Chase Forest, courtesy of British Cycling! 🌳

No bike? No worries, we've got you covered!
Starting 18 September – reserve your spot today!

📧 For more details, email: [email protected]

The Olympics may be over but we've still got Olympic fever in the forest 🥇

It's your last chance to take part in our Gruffalo summer activity. Search for the character signs and complete the challenges while you get active with Gruffalo and friends.

Pick up your free activity leaflet from the Visitor Welcome Point. Ends 16 September.

Teachers! Are you planning your KS3 Geography lessons for the new term?

Our new lesson plans are now live and include detailed teacher packs, lesson plans, presentations, worksheets, student activities and videos.

Find them at: https://www.forestryengland.uk/blog/ks3-geography-resources

🌳 Sustainable forest management: learn how we manage England’s forests for timber, wildlife and people and adapt to our changing climate.

🌲 Map skills: interpret a topographical map, use grid references and scale with our ordnance survey map study of Ennerdale Forest.

🌳 Landscape change: our Thames Chase and Ennerdale case studies perfectly illustrate human and physical causes of landscape change and human reliance on functioning natural systems.

🌲 Calculating tree growth: record the growth of trees over time and analyse real data from Forest Research.

Fancy £500 to spend on new Fox Racing UK gear? 🚴 To help keep those pedals turning until October, we’re giving away an epic prize bundle to one lucky finisher!
Check out what’s up for grabs forestryeng.land/competition-forest450

A big shout out to all of our incredible members 💚

Whether you’re a Cannock Chase Forest member or a national member, your support helps forests to thrive for wildlife, nature and people 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧

Want to join the family? Become a member today 👉 forestryeng.land/forestry-england-memberships

Have you Disc Golf at Cannock Chase Forest yet? Whether you're a seasoned pro or a total beginner, this is a great way to enjoy the forest with friends and family. Get ready to discover your new favourite sport!🌲

Find out more: https://bit.ly/4g9fNYL

Are you coming to the forest this weekend to enjoy what might be the last of the summer weather?

Dry weather makes it very easy for wildfires to start. Help us prevent this by not lighting campfires, not using BBQs and making sure ci******es are put out and disposed of properly. If you see a wildfire dial 999.

Get in the sporting spirit with the Gruffalo 🏆

Take on our free Gruffalo summer activity for your own chance to go for gold and complete the sporty challenges this August 🥇

Plan your Olympic fun 👉 https://www.forestryengland.uk/cannock-chase-forest/gruffalo-party-trail-cannock-chase-forest

Get in the sporting spirit with the Gruffalo 🏆

Take on our free Gruffalo summer activity for your own chance to go for gold and complete the sporty challenges this August 🥇

Plan your Olympic fun on the link in our bio.

Spark the imagination of the whole family this summer with We the Forest 🌳

Get £10 off your copy today with the code SUMMER10 👉 forestryeng.land/we-the-forest-book

Race on over to join the Gruffalo for an unforgettable Olympic-themed adventure in Cannock Chase Forest this summer! 🏃🌟 Hunt down Mouse, Snake and other much-loved Gruffalo characters to uncover hidden letters and enjoy some fun-sized Olympic style challenges!

🌳 Zipline fanatic? You're going to love Go Ape Cannock! Some of our long ziplines take you across Birches Valley, boasting stunning views of Cannock Chase. Join us high up in the treetops this week and challenge you and your Tribe to 2-3 hours of high-wire fun. Climb up rope ladders, tackle tricky crossings and experience our famous wind-in-your-face zipwires. With a nice soft woodchip landing, why wouldn't you want to experience the exhilarating zipwires for yourself?

Live life adventurously this summer - whatever the weather! 🌳

🌲Want to know more about Cannock Chase Forest? 🌲

Join our Ranger for a free guided walk and talk! Learn about wildlife, sustainable timber, and the daily life of this working forest on Thursday 05 Spetember. 🦉🌳

Finish off with a drink and treat from at Grounds Cafe! ☕️

Find out more:

Walk and Talk Would you like to know more about how Forestry England manages Cannock Chase Forest, for wildlife, as a sustainable source of UK grown timber and for people to enjoy as a place for recreation? Then join our Ranger for this free guided walk and talk. This will be a series of events, where our Ranger....

🌳 Enjoy Our Forests Safely! 🌳

Did you know that barbecues aren't allowed in our beautiful forests? However, we encourage you to bring a picnic instead! 🧺 Plus, our forests offer plenty of cool, shady spots to relax and escape the summer heat. 🌞🌲

Pack your favourite snacks, grab a blanket, and enjoy a peaceful day in nature. Let’s keep our forests safe and clean for everyone to enjoy! 🌿💚 Oh, and please remember to take your rubbish home with you. 🙏

Discover the exciting world of disc golf at Cannock Chase Forest...

Hire your discs from the welcome point and head for our new 9-hole course nestled among the trees 🥏

To play, simply aim and throw frisbee-style discs at fixed targets scattered throughout the forest. Much like traditional golf, the objective is to complete the course with the fewest number of throws.

Come and experience this fun new activity with your family and friends today!

The best summer holiday activities are all found at Cannock Chase Forest...

🎈 Celebrate 25 years of the Gruffalo on the Party Trail
🏆 Enjoy some Olympic inspired fun with the Gruffalo games
☀️ Picnic in the great outdoors
🚴 Go on a family bike ride
🐞 Look for wildlife on a forest walk
🌲 Swing through the trees with Go Ape

Find lots of fun, low-cost and engaging activities for families to enjoy, plan your visit https://www.forestryengland.uk/cannock-chase-forest/activities

Are you loving the Olympic buzz? 🏅
Take on our Gruffalo summer activity for your own chance to go for gold and complete the sporty challenges this July and August!
Plan your adventure 👉 forestryeng.land/gruffalo-party-cannock-chase

With the summer holidays nearly upon us, it's time to plan activities to keep the kids entertained for the next six weeks. Forestry England offers lots of fun and low-cost activities for families to enjoy at Cannock Chase Forest.

From picnics in sun-dappled clearings to bike rides and adventures along the Gruffalo trails, there’s something for everyone.

💚 Traffic-free cycling on our bike trails including Pedal & Play - hire a bike here if you don't already have one
💚 Gruffalo Party Trail - a themed activity trail, pick up your trail pack at the visitor info point
💚 Walking trails, play areas and lots of spots for a picnic - our cafe also sells tasty treats
💚 Go Ape up in the trees on high wire courses, or on the ground with a Forest Segway

www.forestryengland.uk/cannock-chase-forest

The sun's out and it's time for a picnic 🥪

Host your own Gruffalo party picnic this weekend using our free pack download. It's got everything from invites to party games and leaf bunting 🍃 and if you come to Cannock Chase Forest for your picnic you can also enjoy the Gruffalo Party Trail while you are here! 🎈

Let the fun begin 👉 forestryeng.land/gruffalo-party-picnic

As we head into Summer, the longer, lighter days, mixed in with some annual leave, gives more opportunity to live life adventurously...check out what Go Ape! have to offer, for an action packed summer day out!

👉 https://bit.ly/4bOkkfE

Enjoy a weekend wander with your favourites ❤

Plan your visit https://www.forestryengland.uk/cannock-chase-forest

The Gruffalo is celebrating turning 25 this year and you’re all invited to the party trail 🎁

It’s the perfect low-cost adventure in your favourite forest 🌳

Will we see you this weekend? 👉 forestryeng.land/gruffalo-party-cannock-chase

How many miles have you ridden so far?

Build your total by trying the Perry's Trail this weekend 📍

Take on the challenge 👉 forestryeng.land/forest450-challenge

Forestry England are inviting bids for our new cleaning tender for their facilities in Sherwood, Cannock Chase Forest, Salcey Forest and Fineshade Wood. 🧹✨

If your company excels in delivering top-notch cleaning services, we want to hear from you. Don't miss this opportunity to partner with us.

🔗 For all the details and to submit your bid, visit: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?accessCode=465M24HSYZ

Have you got your exclusive sew-on badge yet? 👀

Pick up a £4 activity pack at the welcome point to get your hands on all of the incredible goodies inside and hit the trail for some serious summer fun!

Plan your visit forestryeng.land/gruffalo-party-cannock-chase

In case you missed it, the latest activity to land at Cannock Chase Forest is disc golf.

So whether you're looking to try something new or you're a seasoned pro, head to the forest this weekend and have a go! Discs can be hired from the welcome point.

https://www.forestryengland.uk/cannock-chase-forest/disc-golf-cannock-chase-forest

Massive thank you to all the team that made Forest Live at Cannock Chase Forest happen this past weekend! We hope you all enjoyed it as much as we did.

If you want to be the first to find out the line up for Forest Live 2025, sign up to our mailing list: https://subscribe.forestryengland.uk/ForestLiveNewWebsit.../

Don't forget, it's not all rock and roll, we're available all year round for walks, runs, bike rides, and play sessions in the trees. We'd love you to come and see us: https://www.forestryengland.uk/cannock-chase-forest

And if you’ve ever fancied giving volunteering a go, but not sure what you’d like to do, there is a huge variety of options with us https://www.forestryengland.uk/volunteering