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.
  • 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.
  • 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

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Reviews

9.4

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96% would stay here again

What customers say

Relaxed woodland spot with big pitches. Lovely nature, great trails for walking & cycling. Friendly staff. Basic water/waste only, but most love the quiet, off-grid vibe. Some noise & bin issues noted.

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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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Amazing campsite, the scenery is beautiful.…

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Hannah T.

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Liked Amazing campsite, the scenery is beautiful. We were welcomed by the campsite ranger who was lovely and friendly. The site was great as you could park anywhere! Fantastic value for money. Short walk to the visitors centre and lovely walks around Cannock Chase. The best wild campsite I’ve ever stopped on so far!

Disliked Nothing everything was perfect

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Awesome stay as always, been…

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yvette w.

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Liked Awesome stay as always, been here numerous times before and Tackeroo site is perfect for the bike trails.

Disliked Absolutely nothing.

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Lovely camp site so quiet and…

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Jo A.

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Liked Lovely camp site so quiet and serene.

Disliked No toilets, would be nice to have 2 toilets and a shower

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Nice and peaceful as usual. Highly recommended…

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simon a.

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Liked Nice and peaceful as usual.
Highly recommended for an all year round escape.
Love it's secluded location 😁
Very clean and tidy

Disliked Forgot to book the sunshine 😂

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Just beautiful setting, no facilities but there is the charm folks 👌

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Brendan M.

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Liked Loved my 2 nights, so atmospheric with rolling mist. And darkness like I've never witnessed, just a perfect basic campsite to enjoy your own company and be surrounded in nature. Just what was needed, before Christmas hub bub ❤️

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Private camp all to yourself close…

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Martin D.

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Liked Private camp all to yourself close to walks in the woods ,owner very pleasant plenty of

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Great site beautiful location and easy…

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Lorraine G.

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Liked Great site beautiful location and easy access to almost anywhere we wanted to ho

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Beautiful setting. Easy access to loads…

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Debbie D.

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Liked Beautiful setting. Easy access to loads of footpaths for walking and cycling. The hard standing areas are thoughtfully positioned under trees. Perfect campsite for us - water taps and Elsan disposal only - as close to wild camping as possible. Staff were extremely helpful and kind when our campervan broke down and we had to wait for 24 hours to be recovered!

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Unfortunately it was cancelled because of the storm

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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
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.

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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 R337,64 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.