Getting There
Leave the M6 at Junction 12 and take the A5 signed Cannock, Northbound 3rd exit, Southbound 1st exit.
Turn left, signed Huntington, Hatherton, opposite the Four Crosses public house.
Follow the lane round to the left (Church Lane).
At the cross roads, go straight across, signed Huntington – Cocksparrow Lane.
The entrance to the car park is the first turning on the right.
Return to M6 Junction 12
Turn left out of the car park. At the cross roads go straight across, signed Hatherton, Four Crosses (Parkside Lane).
Continue on this lane until reaching the Tumbledown Farm carvery (see Facilities) on the left, with a spacious car park.
Turn right onto the A5, which leads directly back to the M6 Junction 12.
Shoal Hill
This is a magnificent walk over the lower reach of Cannock Chase.
The land is criss-crossed with paths and the heathland means it is easy to navigate this large expanse of open space.
From the car park, follow one of the paths away from the road to find yourself at the beginning of this extensive area of doggy delight.
No directions are necessary, as essentially the paths leading away from the car park incline gently upward, and so to return to the car park you head gently downward.
There is enough land here to walk for as little or as long as you wish.
Facilities
Free car park (closes at dusk), with height restriction.
At The Tumbledown Farm Carvery (WS11 1RU) Tel: 01543 500891. Well-behaved dogs on leads are permitted at a limited number of tables inside, at the discretion of the manager. It is strongly advisable to telephone before you arrive to book one of the dog tables. Dog water is provided. This is a very dog-friendly establishment, but unfortunately the reservation system is now in place because of a recent incident with a poorly controlled dog.
Useful Links
Tumbledown Farm Carvery
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