295: Slitting Mill and Cannock Chase Forest (Cannock Chase 2026)

CANNOCK CHASE WALK FEATURING SLITTING MILL AND CANNOCK CHASE FOREST "Slitting Mill and Cannock Chase Forest” Filmed 19th April 2026 Post-production completed 5th May 2026 This is the second of four films I shot in Cannock Chase in April 2026. The circular walk in this film follows the Rising Brook near Rugeley before walking through another part of Cannock Chase Forest with its streams, ponds and pretty wooded valleys. Filmed in the Cannock Chase in the county of Staffordshire. Locations include Slitting Mill and Cannock Chase Forest. Written, presented, researched, directed, camera and sound, edited and music by Patrick Leach. Special thanks to Cannock Chase National Landscape for his information used in my research for this film. Click here for a map showing the route of the walk: https://explore.osmaps.com/route/3148... Click here for the location on Google Maps where I parked for this walk: https://maps.app.goo.gl/f43PWqNdZrxXk... "The Solitary Rambler" is my series of amateur films of my journeys in the countryside accompanied by my own musical scores, which I compose and perform on my Yamaha keyboard. Please note that, as with all the films I make, this is not actually intended to be an extensive guide to the area. This is a mini-movie of my personal journey along the walk, in which I often share some of my own personal stories. If you are new to my YouTube channel, I strongly recommend reading the description on the home page, which will provide a clearer understanding of what to expect in my films:    / solitaryrambler   There is also a short “Introduction to the Solitary Rambler” video, which briefly explains what my films are all about:    / solitaryrambler   DISCLAIMER: Although I work hard to ensure all information is correct to the best of my knowledge, I am only featuring information I have found online and/or in books during my research when putting this film together, so I cannot guarantee that there are no mistakes or errors. Many thanks and I hope you enjoy watching! IF YOU ENJOY MY CHANNEL THEN PERHAPS YOU WOULD LIKE TO SUPPORT ME: For a small fee you can download any of my musical soundtracks I have composed for my films: https://patrickleach.bandcamp.com/ Or if you would like to make a small donation with no obligations then you can do so through Buy Me a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/solitaryrambler