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United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Staffordshire

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

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Staffordshire

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

Moderate

4.8

(12)

17

riders

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

01:58

26.6km

180m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 4.22 km for 12 m

After 22.6 km for 12 m

After 25.5 km for 35 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

8.24 km

Ogre the Hill Trail, Cannock Chase

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Ogre the Hill section of The Dog

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2

8.41 km

Aunt Flow Section, The Dog Trail

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Aunt Flow section of The Dog

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3

8.87 km

The Bomb Hole

Highlight • MTB Park

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

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4

9.02 km

Billy Goats Gruff Section — The Dog Trail, Cannock Chase

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Billy Goats Gruff section of The Dog

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5

9.75 km

Black Trail – Evil Slab Section

Highlight • MTB Park

Evil Slab section of The Dog

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6

13.7 km

Steep climb to The Butts

Highlight • Trail

Smooth surface for miles

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7

13.9 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.

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B

26.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.5 km

5.89 km

3.36 km

1.97 km

1.56 km

377 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.83 km

6.87 km

6.31 km

3.02 km

627 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

21°C

11°C

46 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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