Cannock Chase
Staffordshire
Cannock Chase is an area of forest and heath in Staffordshire. Over the years, walkers and drivers have reported a large, hairy, man-like creature among the trees, along with werewolf sightings and other odd encounters.
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- When
- From the 1990s
- Where
- 52.7500, -2.0000
- Group
- Bigfoot & Hominids
Visiting
Forestry England. Many trails start from Birches Valley.

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