[Paul the 6th]

Hiya guys,

just wondering if cannock chase is as good as everyone makes out? Tempted to drive down on saturday morning and spend the day there. I've only ever done dalby red route and then last weekend mastiles lane on the dales.

Red route: feels like 85% uphill, 15% downhill, but very rideable trails and well constructed. Would definitely go back.

Mastiles lane: the first 1-2 miles climbed 1000ft and we weren't properly warmed up, bits of it simply weren't rideable with giant boulders and rocks everywhere, then the 'amazing descent' at the end was like trying to ride down a vertical wall.. It made the slog at dalby seem like the best day ever.

But cannock sounds like it's in another league? Any tips/pointers/recommendations? Anything you dislike about it?