Forestry England and Cannock Chase Forest Cycling Group have shared an update on ongoing trail maintenance at Cannock Chase Mountain Bike Centre in Staffordshire, England. Surface works are now complete on Perry’s Trail, with contractors moving into the final sections of Follow the Dog.

Every section of Perry’s Trail (blue graded) has received improvements to the ride surface, berms and drainage. The works are intended to support smoother riding conditions and improve water management across the trail.

Contractors have now moved onto the final three sections of Follow the Dog: Let Loose, Are We There Yet?, and Snakes and Adders. This phase includes major works on the Werewolf Drop, with resurfacing, drainage improvements and clearer reinstatement of the black and red lines through that section.

Temporary closures in place

These sections of Follow the Dog are currently closed and are expected to remain closed over the weekend and into next week. A marked diversion is in place. Riders are asked to follow all signage while the work is underway.

Volunteer work continues on Monkey Trail

Alongside the contractor programme, volunteers are continuing maintenance on the Upper and Lower Cliff sections of the Monkey Trail. Forestry England and Cannock Chase Forest Cycling Group have thanked volunteers for their ongoing efforts and riders for their patience during the works.

Cannock Chase Mountain Bike Centre offers waymarked cross-country routes including the blue-graded Perry’s Trail, the red-graded Follow the Dog loop and the Monkey Trail sections, along with trailhead facilities and family-friendly riding. Full trail information and visitor details can be found on the iBikeRide listing below.

Cannock Chase Mountain Bike Centre – full iBikeRide listing

If you’ve ridden the updated sections recently, how are they feeling on the ground?