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Has anyone ridden there recently?
What are trail conditions like at the moment following what feels like months of rain?
Also, are there any major diversions in place on the Monkey/FTD?
Thanks
pebbley
Morning,
i was there about 3 weeks ago.
Was good riding, some sections with a fair few brake bumps, but i'd softened my tyres and suspension to enjoy it a bit more!
A few sections were closed for work and through bogging
Other than that was a good spin.
https://www.forestryengland.uk/cannock-chase-closures
Edit - The 'other' stuff is in a mess unless you know exactly where you're going.
The main trails will be fine for riding, it's been dry a few days here recently so it'll be drying off nicely, likely slightly moist so probably perfect trail conditions.
There are some bits closed but not enough to not make it worthwhile. You'll be climbing up the old kit bag hill after the doing the monkey so get your climbing legs on.
High voltage is still closed iirc so it's up to you whether you fancy climbing the hill to just run down the grass bank (next to the old kit bag) when you could just run along the road to where the monkey starts.
Up to you!
Loads of diversions in place,off piste is well muddy
I haven’t been for months. Someone ride the blacks on the Dog & Monkey for me. I miss the Chase, first time I haven’t cycled there for this long.