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.
  • 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.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Minimum spacing of 10 metres between pitches.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • 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

Reviews

9.4

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96% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

A highly-rated, no-frills site in lovely woods, perfect for nature folk. Praised for peace, space, and great walking/cycling access. Facilities are basic, but the natural beauty and sound staff are big draws for a quiet, off-grid escape.

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Would highly recommend. Plenty of space

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Pamela M.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked A wonderful peaceful forest park with ample walks. visitor centre with coffee shop 15 minutes walk away. Museum and children's play park 15 minutes walk. Great for mountain bike and walkers. Very helpful and friendly staff

Disliked Dogs are off the lead and caused a few issues with peeing everywhere and barking constantly.

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Really enjoyed my stay here. Beautifull place for family or couples. The…

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Steven E.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Really enjoyed my stay here. Beautifull place for family or couples. The views are beautifull. This was my first time at tackeroo and i loved it ill be booking again a few times this year. Many thanks to the team at tackeroo. Many thanks.

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Absolutely everything - the peace, quiet and surroundings. The warden was so…

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Anonymous

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Absolutely everything - the peace, quiet and surroundings. The warden was so helpful and informative, the setting was absolutely glorious, really lovely break - will definitely return!!!

Disliked Although one of the Elson points was out of order, there's another point to empty waste and water, though this is not a dislike - just a highlight of how much is on offer! Nothing to dislike - nothing at all!!!!

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Lovely

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Anonymous

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Lovely , wonderful, supportive, non -judgemental people

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We liked the freedom to pitch wherever you want to among the…

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Kevin H.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked We liked the freedom to pitch wherever you want to among the trees (There is some hard standing available, if you prefer). There's lots of lovely paths through the woodland that have been surfaced with hardcore. A visitor centre is located within 15-20 minutes walk and serves teas, coffees and snacks. Although the site was busy at the weekend it was still relatively peaceful. There aren't any hookups, toilets or showers, but there is fresh water and somewhere to empty your loo.

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simply beautiful, no frills campsite. Very tranquil

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Shirley S.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Everything! It was busy but still felt peaceful

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely but wouldn’t return which is a shame

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natalie b.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Beautiful and scenic and can be peaceful

Disliked Unfortunately a group turned up with a petrol generator and ruin the peace and quiet, also petrol fumes were vile, this was sorted eventually by the warden, also cyclists don’t whisper in the morning so expect some early (7am) noise. I do realise this is a small minority causing problems but as cost the same as campsite with full facilities and rules in Devon it was disappointing

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Great camping site!

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Jakub M.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Loved it , just loved it! Beautiful woods with great sized pitches!

Disliked Nothing!

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The only reason WiFi is 1 star is because there is no WiFi.

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John K.

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked The tranquility of the place as it's in the middle of a forest. The access to beautiful walks across the chase.

Disliked How unlevel the ground. Other than that the site is brilliant

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Safe relaxed and quite…

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Anonymous

Non-electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Safe relaxed and quite

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.74759°N
1.99973°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.2 km Crown Bridge
8.2 km Crown Bridge
10.3 km Railway Station
Rail
4.2 km Hednesford Rail Station
4.3 km Rugeley Town Rail Station
5.3 km Rugeley Trent Valley Rail Station
Airport
37.5 km Birmingham International Airport
37.5 km Birmingham International Airport Terminal 1
37.6 km 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 13.6 km

National Memorial Arboretum 17.2 km

Boscobel House & the Royal Oak 18.3 km

Sudbury Hall 22.2 km

Royal Air Force Museum Cosford 23.9 km

National Trust

Shugborough Estate 5 km

Letocetum Roman Baths and Museum 14 km

Moseley Old Hall 14.1 km

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 22 km

Wightwick Manor and Gardens 22.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

GERMAN MILITARY CEMETERY 1.7 km

Seven Springs - Shugborough - Cannock Chase - Seven Springs 3.9 km

SHUGBOROUGH 5.1 km

Battle of Hopton Heath, 1643 10.7 km

SANDON PARK 13 km

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.

Nearest sites

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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 €17.34 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.