Steep climb to The Butts – The Butts Trig Point loop from Hednesford

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Steep climb to The Butts – The Butts Trig Point loop from Hednesford

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Steep climb to The Butts – The Butts Trig Point loop from Hednesford

02:54

42.2km

380m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Cannock Chase National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

5.97 km

Birkins Wood

Forest

6.06 km

Unpaved Road and Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Mainly tarmac

Tip by

22.7 km

Gravel Section with Scenic Views

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

33.2 km

Steep climb to The Butts

Highlight • Trail

Smooth surface for miles

Tip by

33.4 km

The Butts Trig Point

Highlight • Natural Monument

Surely worth a trip to the trig point for the name alone. Some nice views around the area, plenty of heather out at this time of year.

Tip by

35.2 km

Gravel path in Cannock Chase National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

37.0 km

Black Trail – Evil Slab Section

Highlight • MTB Park

Evil Slab section of The Dog

Tip by

38.3 km

The Bomb Hole

Highlight • MTB Park

Fast & exciting section with a couple of challenging drops for beginners but worth taking the challenge 👌🏾

Tip by

42.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.6 km

11.0 km

5.68 km

3.07 km

2.11 km

1.52 km

176 m

Surfaces

13.8 km

12.7 km

9.73 km

3.88 km

1.50 km

549 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Saturday 17 October

13°C

6°C

18 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Steep climb to The Butts – The Butts Trig Point loop from Hednesford

Unpaved Road and Lane

Gravel Section with Scenic Views

Steep climb to The Butts

The Butts Trig Point

Gravel path in Cannock Chase National Landscape

Black Trail – Evil Slab Section

The Bomb Hole

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