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Cannock Chase and The Butts — 7.1 km Running Route

Cannock Chase and The Butts is a 7.1 km (4.4 miles) loop in Brocton, Staffordshire: gently rolling, with 81 m of climb, on mostly trail ground.

81 mAscent
Paved10%Paved
2/5Hilly
Cannock Chase and The Butts running route
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Location: Brocton, Staffordshire

This circular route through Cannock Chase following a mix of forest tracks and trails to The Butts before looping back. The route passes through areas of heathland and woodland, with gentle undulations typical of the Chase and plenty of wide, runnable paths. A great choice for runners looking for a short trail run, it offers a peaceful setting and varied scenery while remaining easy to follow.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 7.1 km loop in Brocton, Staffordshire with around 81 metres of total ascent.
How long will it take me to run it?
Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page — it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.
Is it hilly?
Mildly. It rates 2 out of 5 on our hill scale — rolling but easy on the legs. About 11 metres of climb per kilometre, 81 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's mostly off-road (around 90% trail). Trail shoes are recommended.

Reviews (1)

MichelleAug 2026

Lovely scenic forest run

Shoe suggestion: Trail

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