Brocton Field

Downs, Moorland in Staffordshire Stafford

England

Brocton Field

'Turn right along the track' The Heart of England Way at Brocton Field, Cannock Chase. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
'Turn right along the track' Credit: Christine Johnstone

Brocton Field is a picturesque area located in Staffordshire, England. Spread across vast acres, the field is predominantly characterized by its rolling downs and expansive moorland. It is situated within the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, renowned for its stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife.

The field boasts a unique topography, with gentle slopes and undulating terrain that create a visually captivating panorama. Its downs are adorned with lush green grasses and scattered wildflowers, providing a haven for various plant species. The moorland, on the other hand, exhibits a more rugged and wild environment, characterized by heather and gorse bushes. This combination offers a striking contrast and adds to the field's overall charm.

Brocton Field is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and cyclists who appreciate its natural beauty and tranquil ambiance. The field is intersected by numerous footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore the area and discover its hidden gems. It is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including deer, rabbits, and a variety of bird species, making it a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

The field's location within the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty ensures that it is well-preserved and protected. As a result, it serves as a valuable habitat for both common and rare species, contributing to the region's biodiversity.

Overall, Brocton Field is a stunning natural landscape that showcases the beauty of Staffordshire's countryside. With its rolling downs, rugged moorland, and thriving wildlife, it offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in nature and experience the tranquility of the area.

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'Turn right along the track' The Heart of England Way at Brocton Field, Cannock Chase. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
'Turn right along the track'
The Heart of England Way at Brocton Field, Cannock Chase. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
Flowering heather, Cannock Chase The heathland west of Sher Brook.
Flowering heather, Cannock Chase
The heathland west of Sher Brook.
'You reach a fingerpost at the bottom of the slope' Bridleway descending east towards Sher Brook. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
'You reach a fingerpost at the bottom of the slope'
Bridleway descending east towards Sher Brook. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
Sher Brook, at the stepping stones Looking upstream [locally south].
Sher Brook, at the stepping stones
Looking upstream [locally south].
'Take the stepping stones over Sher Brook' Hardly necessary when the water level is this low. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
'Take the stepping stones over Sher Brook'
Hardly necessary when the water level is this low. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
'The left-hand path around the edge of the pine plantation' On the east bank of Sher Brook. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
'The left-hand path around the edge of the pine plantation'
On the east bank of Sher Brook. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
'Walk straight on up the hill' Bridleway on the boundary of a pine plantation. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
'Walk straight on up the hill'
Bridleway on the boundary of a pine plantation. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
Bridleway on northern boundary of a pine plantation Looking west, towards the valley of Sher Brook.
Bridleway on northern boundary of a pine plantation
Looking west, towards the valley of Sher Brook.
'At the top of the hill you pass a white trig. point' 199 metres above sea level. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
'At the top of the hill you pass a white trig. point'
199 metres above sea level. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
Bracken and heather, above Sher Brook valley Looking northwest from the trig point.
Bracken and heather, above Sher Brook valley
Looking northwest from the trig point.
Sher Brook, looking downstream [locally north] The brook is a civil parish boundary here, between Brocton and Rugeley.
Sher Brook, looking downstream [locally north]
The brook is a civil parish boundary here, between Brocton and Rugeley.
'Cross the footbridge over Sher Brook' A parish boundary on Cannock Chase. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
'Cross the footbridge over Sher Brook'
A parish boundary on Cannock Chase. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
'Ascend the hill following ... the Staffordshire Way' The western side of Sherbrook valley, Cannock Chase. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
'Ascend the hill following ... the Staffordshire Way'
The western side of Sherbrook valley, Cannock Chase. The quote comes from Staffordshire County Council's 'Cannock Chase Circular Walk'.
Staffordshire Way, Cannock Chase Descending Sherbrook Banks.
Staffordshire Way, Cannock Chase
Descending Sherbrook Banks.
Groot Tree, Brockton Coppice, Cannock Chase Old Oak Tree, maybe 500+ years old.
Groot Tree, Brockton Coppice, Cannock Chase
Old Oak Tree, maybe 500+ years old.
Glacial Boulder and Trigpoint, Cannock Chase Set upon a pedestal of Triassic pebbles, the boulder is of Granite which is out of place here on the Moorlands of South Staffordshire, there being no granite outcrops anywhere in the Midlands. The boulder has been matched however, to the intrusive rock outcrop at Cniffel in Dumfries & Galloway, which is over 170 miles (280km) away from the Chase in the Southern Uplands of Scotland. This granite 'erratic' is marked on the OS map as the "Glacial Boulder", which gives some idea how it got here. The boulder was ripped from its parent mountain sometime during the last Ice-Age, and was transported by glacial action to its present location, the journey perhaps taking ten-thousand years during which the edges of the rock were worn down, giving its present rounded appearance.
Glacial Boulder and Trigpoint, Cannock Chase
Set upon a pedestal of Triassic pebbles, the boulder is of Granite which is out of place here on the Moorlands of South Staffordshire, there being no granite outcrops anywhere in the Midlands. The boulder has been matched however, to the intrusive rock outcrop at Cniffel in Dumfries & Galloway, which is over 170 miles (280km) away from the Chase in the Southern Uplands of Scotland. This granite 'erratic' is marked on the OS map as the "Glacial Boulder", which gives some idea how it got here. The boulder was ripped from its parent mountain sometime during the last Ice-Age, and was transported by glacial action to its present location, the journey perhaps taking ten-thousand years during which the edges of the rock were worn down, giving its present rounded appearance.
Silver Burnt Trees, Cannock Chase Looks like there has been a fire early this year or last.
Silver Burnt Trees, Cannock Chase
Looks like there has been a fire early this year or last.
Misty Staffordshire Way, Brocton, Cannock Chase The staffs way looking pretty in the mist and sun.
Misty Staffordshire Way, Brocton, Cannock Chase
The staffs way looking pretty in the mist and sun.
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Brocton Field is located at Grid Ref: SJ9718 (Lat: 52.761525, Lng: -2.0331667)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Stafford

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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Glacial Boulder
Historic: archaeological_site
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Lat/Long: 52.7639493/-2.0331489
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Lat/Long: 52.7650195/-2.0336612
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Lat/Long: 52.7609809/-2.030688
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