Exploring Cannock Chase
by John Roberts

The Chase stands high above the rolling fields of Staffordshire, a 26 square mile plateau of small, steep gravelly hills. In the north is open heathland with heather, bilberry, bracken and birch; the south and east are planted with dark pines and beech. In the valleys clear springs form streams, pools and wetlands.

Nine walks explore the whole area on green paths, pebbly tracks and forest roads leading you over high points and hollows, over heath and through woods.  And they are linked so you can make your day longer or shorter. Precise step by step directions are set in short paragraphs and large type with simple maps.

Feature articles explain the long history of the Chase, its geology, plants, animals and birds, the natural oaks and the forestry plantations. And what are these strange names – like Stile Cop and Pepper Slade? The Chase has seen the ancient wildwood, sheep grazing, coal mining, iron smelting, army and RAF training camps and a railway. And you can find out about the rare heathland and the plans to preserve it. 

ISBN 0 947708 42 1
A5 size in plastic jacket, 96 pages with 38 photos
£5.95 from bookshops or publisher