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.

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • 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).

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.

Vehicles

  • 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 10am and 6pm.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 280 Pitchup.com customers

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98% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful, back-to-basics campsite set amongst mature trees, offering a true "wild camping" feel. Visitors praise the beautiful woodland setting, ample space, and direct access to walking and cycling trails. Friendly wardens are frequently mentioned. The site is ideal for those seeking tranquility and nature, though it lacks traditional facilities like toilets and showers, which is clearly communicated. Some noise from cyclists and occasional road traffic have been noted.

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A great place to stay if you like nature and simplicity

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 Tarida M. 29 reviews

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Loads of space and the option to choose where you want to go.
Hardstanding and grass options.
Water taps and bins available.
Wardens very friendly
On the Monkey bike trail.

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Tackeroo, a beautiful peaceful place

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 Lisa w. 5 reviews

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked We have stayed at tackeroo many times..its very peaceful place..u can park wherever u want..we def will be returning soon ☺️

Disliked Nothing

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Peaceful well laid out…

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shane l. 2 reviews

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Peaceful well laid out

Disliked If only there were toilets

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10/10 would recommend

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Anonymous

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked The wardens came round to ensure everything was safe and we were happy. Very friendly.

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We will definitely be back!

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Amy J. 1 review

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Location was beautiful, really peaceful and great access to cycle tracks. Site was very clean.

Disliked Nothing!

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We’re regulars at this site, love it!!!

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Anonymous

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Lovely peaceful setting.

Disliked Some racing drivers late at night on the main roads - obviously not the fault of Tackeroo campsite though.

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We've been twice now, its a…

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Dee H. 1 review

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked We've been twice now, its a big site with mostly flat pitches. You turn up and park up and one of the people running it will drop by around 7pm. There is a drinking water tap, Elson point and loads of bins. A basic campsite for self contained units.

The walks are endless through forests and fields and its right on the cycle routes too.

EE phone signal is strong, we were able to watch netflix on a projector.

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Very friendly staff at the end…

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Anonymous

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Very friendly staff at the end of the phone if you have any questions, let us stay for an extra couple of hours the day we left so no stress rushing to pack up. Very happy.

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Lovely place to stay surrounded by…

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Lee M. 2 reviews

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Lovely place to stay surrounded by nature.

Will definitely visit again

Disliked None

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Peaceful time away in the trees watching birds and squirrels

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 Janet S. 3 reviews

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Being able to pick a pitch even if we did attract Clingon's with dogs even though plenty of other spaces as don't particular like them one was quite dangerous saw it attack smaller dog viciously foreign owners But site in general perfect for a few days away in motorhome plenty of forest or heath walks from site will be going back later in the year

Disliked Too many dogs for me personally country has far too many

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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 BST (GMT+01:00)

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).

Food and drink

  • The Horns Pub 1.8 mi
  • Bell and Bottle Pub 2.2 mi
  • The Chase Pub 2.3 mi
  • The Rusty Barrel Pub 2.5 mi
  • The Shimla Palace Restaurant 2.5 mi
  • The Shimla Palace Restaurant 2.5 mi
  • Wolseley Arms Pub 2.6 mi
  • The Hedgeford Lodge Pub 2.7 mi
  • The Hen House Pub 2.7 mi
  • The Vine Pub 2.7 mi

Groceries

  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 2.5 mi
  • Tesco Supermarket 2.5 mi
  • Aldi Supermarket 2.7 mi
  • Bargain Beers & Wines Off-licence 2.8 mi
  • Morrisons Supermarket 2.9 mi
  • Tesco Supermarket 3.1 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 3.1 mi
  • Aldi Supermarket 3.2 mi
  • Your Coop Food Supermarket 3.5 mi
  • Tesco Supermarket 3.8 mi

Parks and play

  • Green Lane Park 2.3 mi
  • Skelly park 2.4 mi
  • Elmore Park 2.7 mi
  • Huntington Village Green park 3 mi
  • Fafnirs Field park 3.1 mi
  • Playtime Cannock Playground 3.1 mi
  • Explorers Wood Playground 3.1 mi
  • Shugborough Estate park 3.2 mi
  • Ravenhill Park 3.3 mi
  • Playzone Playground 3.4 mi

Family days out

  • Birches Valley Forest Centre 1.1 mi
  • Go Ape! 1.2 mi
  • National Trust Gift Shop 3.6 mi
  • The Lichfield Apartments 3.7 mi
  • Shugborough Hall 3.7 mi

Public transport

  • Cannock Chase Visitor's Centre 0.8 mi
  • Harleys Corner 0.9 mi
  • Kingsley Wood Road 1 mi
  • Chase Road 1.6 mi
  • Moor's Gorse Crossing 1.7 mi
  • Marquis Drive 1.7 mi
  • Broadhurst Close 1.7 mi
  • Etching Hill Crossroads 1.7 mi
  • Slitting Mill Road 1.7 mi
  • Broadhurst Green 1.7 mi

What’s nearby

  • Beau Desert Golf Club Golf course 2.2 mi
  • The Chase Golf Club Golf course 2.6 mi
  • The Lightworks Shopping centre 2.7 mi
  • Brewery Street Shopping Centre 2.8 mi
  • Brocton Hall Golf Club Golf course 3 mi
  • Milking Brook Pool Fishing 3.5 mi
  • Cannock Park Golf Course 3.9 mi
  • Hawkesyard Golf Course 4.1 mi
  • Cannock Shopping Centre 4.2 mi
  • Lycamobile Internet café 4.3 mi

Local services

  • Hednesford Valley Health Centre Doctors 2.5 mi
  • Numark Pharmacy 2.6 mi
  • Valero Fuel station 2.7 mi
  • Esso Fuel station 2.7 mi
  • Colwich Service Station Fuel station 2.8 mi
  • Chinese Medical Centre Doctors 2.8 mi
  • Shell Fuel station 2.9 mi
  • Esso Fuel station 3 mi
  • Moss Street Surgery Doctors 3.1 mi
  • Tesco Petrol Fuel station 3.2 mi

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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

Local events

  • Moseley Folk Festival (Friday, 4 September 2026 – Friday, 4 September 2026)

    Birmingham, West Midlands 21.3 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.
    Read more
  • 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.