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SaveLocated on Cannock Chase in the Midlands, Stile Cop is home to a small selection of excellent downhill trails with a vibrant local community. With a total height drop of just 65 metres the trails are limited to around a one minute run, but there’s a wide variety to keep riders busy. The trails are free to ride and open all year round.
Stile Cop is also home to the Racers Guild downhill races - these are a great opportunity for both new and seasoned riders to give downhill racing a go. For upcoming dates and for more information, visit the Racers Guild Racing Facebook group.
Watch out for trail closures due to maintenance or emergency issues. Full face helmets and suitable body armour are highly recommended. Always check the trails out on foot before hitting them at speed.
Construction of the official trail network began in 2003 and Chase Trails looked after the hill from 2004 to 2015. In early 2016, the Racers Guild team took over and work with the Forestry Commission and Chase Trails to build and maintain the trails.
Stile Cop is also home to the Racers Guild downhill races - these are a great opportunity for both new and seasoned riders to give downhill racing a go. For upcoming dates and for more information, visit the Racers Guild Racing Facebook group.
Watch out for trail closures due to maintenance or emergency issues. Full face helmets and suitable body armour are highly recommended. Always check the trails out on foot before hitting them at speed.
Construction of the official trail network began in 2003 and Chase Trails looked after the hill from 2004 to 2015. In early 2016, the Racers Guild team took over and work with the Forestry Commission and Chase Trails to build and maintain the trails.
source: Stile Cop
Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
eBikes Allowed:
Yes
Land Status: National Forest
Land Manager: Forestry England
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Parking is available at the Stile Cop Car Park, just off Stile Cop Road. You can also park next to the main entrance gate (please don't block the gate).
Links
- Forestry England (Landowner)
- Stile Cop DH Trails (Official MTB Trail Builders & Trail Info)
- Racers Guild Facebook Group (Local Riding Community)
- Chase Trails (Official MTB Trail Builders)
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Chase Trails
2004 - 2015Builder
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
30 trails
- E-Bike
30 trails
- Horse
18 trails
- Hike
18 trails
- Trail Running
18 trails
- Observed Trials
0 trails
Region Details
- 18
- 2
- 5
- 5
Region Status
Open as of Oct 12, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 30
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 30
- Trails E-Bike
- 30
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 18
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 3
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 3
- Trails Horse
- 18
- Trails Hike
- 18
- Trails Trail Running
- 18
- Total Distance
- 10 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,167 ft
- Total Vertical
- 369 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 750 ft
- Reports
- 326
- Photos
- 4,459
- Completed Counter
- 9,462
Popular Stile Cop Mountain Biking Trails
• 70 ★ 4.2 • 1,437 ft • 0 ft • 750 •
Open, fast and fun. Full speed all the way into sweeping corners, nice jumps with a series of tight and twisty corners towards the finish. Head straight over a short sharp root section into a neat drop through a tree to finish.
• 65 ★ 4.6 • 2,290 ft • 17 ft • 749 •
A smooth, wide, fast and flowing course. The original official course on the hill is aimed at intermediate riders with a series of drops and jumps all the way to the bottom. a good warm up for your first run although watch the carpet of...
• 70 ★ 4.4 • 677 ft • 2 ft • 678 •
A pumpstastic, jumptastic playground. Break off CDL at the gas line and get ready to smile as you hit the flowing and progressive jumps and berms finishing with the Wallride.
• 65 ★ 4.5 • 923 ft • 9 ft • 669 •
Start on the Ridge Run and break left, off-camber corners and roots, things start to get trickier on this line.
• 60 ★ 4.7 • 1,545 ft • 0 ft • 648 •
Starting on the same platform as the Red Course the Black is a narrow singletrack line on one of the flatter parts of the hill. A series of small jumps, drops and rock gardens take you down the hill. Some sticky off camber sections and...
• 65 ★ 4.4 • 678 ft • 9 ft • 625 •
Opened in September 2012 after a long closure for upgrading & rebuilding. Walleater is the biggest trail on the hill and is a test for the best riders. Built with a more freeride feel the trail starts with a rock backed double into a...
• 65 ★ 3.8 • 826 ft • 0 ft • 591 •
First left option off the red course, to start it gets tighter and steeper then the Red course. The over the ‘gas line’ and into some off camber roots and flatter corners. Drop off the tree stump and into a fast rooty rattle. Jump...
Stile Cop Mountain Bike Routes
1,243 ft • 2 • Point to Point • Race •
Race route for the Racers Guild Racing events. Little Bringe - uses the top half of Ridge Run then splits...
1,125 ft • 2 • Point to Point • Race •
Race route for the Racers Guild Racing events. New Line.
1,598 ft • 1 • Point to Point • Race •
Race route for the Racers Guild Racing events. Black Course.
1,194 ft • 2 • Point to Point • Race •
Race route for the Racers Guild Racing events. Wonderland.
1,417 ft • 2 • Point to Point • Race •
Race route for the Racers Guild Racing events. Ridge Run.
2,477 ft • 26 ft • 2 • Point to Point • Race •
Race route for the Racers Guild Racing events. Red Course.
Photos of Stile Cop Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Access Trail | Mar 8, 2026 @ 11:27am (Europe/London) Mar 8, 2026 | Ideal | Mtbtrailrider70 | ||
| New Line | Mar 8, 2026 @ 11:27am (Europe/London) Mar 8, 2026 | Ideal | Mtbtrailrider70 | ||
| Mega Trail | Mar 8, 2026 @ 11:27am (Europe/London) Mar 8, 2026 | Ideal | Mtbtrailrider70 | ||
| Stile Cop Access Road | Mar 8, 2026 @ 11:27am (Europe/London) Mar 8, 2026 | Variable | Mtbtrailrider70 | ||
| Ridge Run | Mar 8, 2026 @ 11:27am (Europe/London) Mar 8, 2026 | Variable | Mtbtrailrider70 | ||
| Red Course | May 3, 2025 @ 11:56am May 3, 2025 | Ideal | Tedacuz1 | ||
| Snakes ‘n Ladders | Oct 14, 2024 @ 12:20pm Oct 14, 2024 | Wet | alandc | ||
| CDL | Oct 14, 2024 @ 12:20pm Oct 14, 2024 | Variable | alandc | ||
| Little Bringe | Jun 14, 2024 @ 2:27am Jun 14, 2024 | Ideal | p1ngymtb | ||
| Balboa | Jun 14, 2024 @ 2:27am Jun 14, 2024 | Ideal | p1ngymtb |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trailforks | add | video | activity #106291554 | Oct 20, 2026 @ 3:31pm Oct 20, 2026 |
| LeeRRZoYS | wishlist | trail | activity #105269110 | Oct 5, 2026 @ 6:26am Oct 5, 2026 |
| trailforks | add | video | activity #105252213 | Oct 4, 2026 @ 7:31pm Oct 4, 2026 |
| mmatthews | add | video | activity #105040812 | Oct 2, 2026 @ 8:31am Oct 2, 2026 |
| markholloway | update | trail | activity #104854715 and 1 more | Sep 29, 2026 @ 10:51am Sep 29, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Unless you are at style cop for the really big... | Jun 3, 2023 @ 4:29am Jun 3, 2023 | ||
| trail | Fun fast decent for the novice all the way to... | Oct 5, 2014 @ 12:27pm Oct 5, 2014 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannock Chase | 2 | 13 | 1.6 km | ||
| Blithfield Reservoir | 6.3 km | ||||
| Hopwas Woods | 2 | 10.5 km | |||
| Sandwell Valley | 14.2 km | ||||
| Pooley Country Park | 2 | 1 | 15.3 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 30 | 10 miles | 3,166 ft | 6 miles | 371 ft | #2,907 | #90 | 4,417 | 326 | 8 | 3,979 | |
| E-Bike | 30 | 10 miles | 3,166 ft | 6 miles | 371 ft | #3,219 | #110 | 314 | 722 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 18 | 7 miles | 1,325 ft | 4 miles | 371 ft | #834 | #43 | 29 | 1 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 3 | 4,905 ft | 171 ft | 2,208 ft | 276 ft | #833 | #43 | 29 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 3 | 4,905 ft | 171 ft | 2,208 ft | 276 ft | #834 | #43 | 29 | ||||
| Horse | 18 | 7 miles | 1,325 ft | 4 miles | 371 ft | #1,106 | #48 | 144 | ||||
| Hike | 18 | 7 miles | 1,325 ft | 4 miles | 371 ft | #8,750 | #206 | 291 | 38 | |||
| Trail Running | 18 | 7 miles | 1,325 ft | 4 miles | 371 ft | #7,909 | #194 | 1 | 291 | 41 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Stile Cop?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Stile Cop are:
- Black Course (4.4/5)
- Balboa (4.4/5)
- Red Course (4.3/5)
- Little Bringe (4.2/5)
- New Line (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Stile Cop?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Stile Cop are:
- April (20 activities)
- March (17 activities)
- July (15 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Stile Cop?
There are 2 parking locations listed in Stile Cop. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Stile Cop?
The longest trail in Stile Cop is Red Course at 698.0 m. View all trails sorted by distance.
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How many trails are in Stile Cop?
Stile Cop has a total of 30 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Stile Cop to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Stile Cop?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Stile Cop is Red Course with 5 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Stile Cop?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Stile Cop is Red Course with 73 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Stile Cop?
Stile Cop supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Observed Trials.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Stile Cop?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Stile Cop are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Stile Cop?
The overall region status for Stile Cop is Clear / Green. Out of 15 trails:
- Clear / Green: 15
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Can I ride an ebike in Stile Cop?
Yes, Stile Cop supports e-bike riding. There are 30 trails in Stile Cop that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What type of bike is most common in Stile Cop?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Stile Cop are:
- AM (9 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Stile Cop?
The most popular Strava segments in Stile Cop are:
- red course btm from push up (8,557 athletes)
- Red Berm to fireroad (7,395 athletes)
- bmp (davesbicycleworkshop) (7,127 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Stile Cop?
There are 3 technical trail features (TTFs) in Stile Cop. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Stile Cop.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Stile Cop?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Stile Cop are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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