Tackeroo Caravan Site

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  • No-frills bike-friendly site on 10 acres of Forestry Commission land
  • In Cannock Chase, a 10-minute drive from Rugeley and the A51
  • Access to popular mountain bike paths, including Follow the Dog trail
Woods, wild terrain and some of the finest mountain biking trails in the Midlands – access to all of the above is to be had from Tackeroo Caravan Site in the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This Staffordshire park, set on Forestry Commission land, has pitches spread among the tall pine, spruce and evergreen trees. It’s got a wild feel – there are no showers, toilets or facilities in general, save for some rubbish bins and a waste disposal point to empty chemical toilets (which you’re required to bring if you want to stay here). Taps are on hand for filling up your water tank and bottle. It’s definitely worth lugging a mountain bike along on a trip to Tackeroo, which sits alongside the famed Follow The Dog trail, the Midlands’ first – and arguably still the best – dedicated mountain bike path. Outside peak camping season, the site hosts popular cycling-themed events and the area is a general hub for all things riding (head south for the Monkey Trail or north to explore Cannock Chase Country Park). It’s also around a mile or so to Birches Valley Forest Visitor Centre, a prime place to grab some tourist info brochures, get your bearings and make a plan for exploring the area. There’s a GoApe! activity centre, a Gruffalo nature trail for families and a decent little café as well. Oh, and more mountain biking trails of course…

Site type

Motorhome pitches 40
Tent pitches 40
Touring caravan pitches 40
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Guests are required to bring their own toilet and shower facilities. Generators are permitted for a maximum of 2 hours between 6pm and 8am.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.5

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97% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This tranquil, off-grid site offers a peaceful woodland escape with ample space and the freedom to choose your pitch. Ideal for nature lovers, cyclists, and walkers, it provides direct access to trails. Facilities are basic, including water and waste disposal. Friendly and helpful wardens are frequently mentioned. Some guests noted occasional noise from other campers or cyclists, and a lack of on-site toilets.

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Perfect especially for views and walks with dogs

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Ann-Marie B.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked I’ve been here a couple of times now with my dogs and it’s still amazing - you just can’t fault it! Amazing walks and beautiful views- just perfect… and a special thanks to the warden who helped me get my van out when I stupidly got it stuck! I didn’t even have to ask him as he just came over when he saw I had issues and he didn’t even laugh at me 😂. I’ll definitely be back again very soon

Disliked Nothing to dislike - it’s wild camping at its very best

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Very nice setting, friendly warden…

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Anonymous

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Very nice setting, friendly warden

Disliked Closer to road noise than expected and didn't realise we were sharing the space with so many mountain bikers. Given the size of the site not sure why extra charges for dogs and awnings?

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Nice basic site in lovely surroundings.

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Steve J.

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Liked Nice, quiet pitches in the middle of the forest.

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Lovely stay helpful warden

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Nicola H.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked The peacefulness of the site

Disliked Nothing

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Set amongst the woodlands. Lovely to…

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Linda D.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Set amongst the woodlands. Lovely to wake up surrounded by trees. Lots of space and waste disposal. Great jumping ground for the country park.

Disliked N/A

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Excellent place for peace n quiet

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Lisa w.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Everything..we have stayed lots of times,its really peaceful here, at tackeroo..can park anywhere u choose, its very relaxed..there's bike trails or u can walk..I highly recommend this place

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Lovely space surrounded by nature.

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john c.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Being in the middle of the forest amongst the trees and feeling close to nature. Just like wild camping but with the extra benefit of water and water being available. No other facilities but that’s exactly what we wanted.

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Lovely wide open space in the…

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Lorraine A.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Lovely wide open space in the woods. Very secure with the padlock gate (you get code near booking). Very clean and tidy

Disliked Nothing

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Absolutly beautiful place well maintained and…

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Steven H.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Absolutly beautiful place well maintained and clean one of my new favourite offgrid site will certainly be coming back all 4 of our vans made a nice little setup together loved it thankyou to all the staff at tackeroo your doing a fantastic job keep it up

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What an awsome off grid site…

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Anonymous

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked What an awsome off grid site was good and had a good chat with the ranger

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Tackeroo Caravan Site

Penkridge Bank Road

Rugeley

Staffordshire

England

WS15 2UA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.74759°N
1.99973°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.1 mi Crown Bridge
5.1 mi Crown Bridge
6.4 mi Railway Station
Rail
2.6 mi Hednesford Rail Station
2.7 mi Rugeley Town Rail Station
3.3 mi Rugeley Trent Valley Rail Station
Airport
23.3 mi Birmingham International Airport
23.3 mi Birmingham International Airport Terminal 1
23.4 mi Birmingham International Airport Terminal 2

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Once you’ve ridden around all the area’s excellent mountain biking trails several times, keep the adrenaline pumping while suspended high above the forest canopy at Go Ape Cannock (five minutes’ drive), an activity centre with almost 1,500 metres of tree-to-tree crossings. Less energetic dawdles in the area include dog-walking and orienteering trails. Other gentle ways to while away a day include wanders by the water at Fairoak Pools (five minutes) or fly fishing on the banks of Blithfield Reservoir (15 minutes). Amateur historians could amble around Castle Ring, an Iron Age site (15 minutes), while shoppers might prefer to dip in and out of the boutiques of Rugeley market town (10 minutes). If stately homes appeal, navigate your way to the National Trust’s Shugborough Estate (15 minutes), a huge Georgian building with a walled garden. Into flexing your creativity? Check out Ingestre Hall, a Grade II-listed 17th-century Jacobean mansion and the UK’s only dedicated Residential Arts Centre (20 minutes).

Must see

Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum & Bookshop 8.5 mi

National Memorial Arboretum 10.7 mi

Boscobel House & the Royal Oak 11.4 mi

Sudbury Hall 13.8 mi

Royal Air Force Museum Cosford 14.9 mi

National Trust

Shugborough Estate 3.1 mi

Letocetum Roman Baths and Museum 8.7 mi

Moseley Old Hall 8.8 mi

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 13.7 mi

Wightwick Manor and Gardens 14 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

GERMAN MILITARY CEMETERY 1 mi

Seven Springs - Shugborough - Cannock Chase - Seven Springs 2.4 mi

SHUGBOROUGH 3.2 mi

Battle of Hopton Heath, 1643 6.6 mi

SANDON PARK 8.1 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Tackeroo Caravan Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Tackeroo Caravan Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Tackeroo Caravan Site? Once you’ve ridden around all the area’s excellent mountain biking trails several times, keep the adrenaline pumping while suspended high above the forest canopy at Go Ape Cannock (five minutes’ drive), an … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Tackeroo Caravan Site?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Tackeroo Caravan Site? From £18 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.