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National Cycle Route 552 – The Buttercross loop from Market Drayton

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National Cycle Route 552 – The Buttercross loop from Market Drayton

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National Cycle Route 552 – The Buttercross loop from Market Drayton

02:22

37.7km

350m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14 m for 50 m

After 37.0 km for 62 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

2.05 km

Oxleasow Wood

Forest

5.38 km

School Zone

Highlight • Structure

15.9 km

Ashley Road Plantation

Forest

21.4 km

Croxton Windmill

Highlight • Historical Site

23.7 km

Red Post Box in Stone Wall

Highlight • Structure

23.7 km

Gravel and Unpaved Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Not for road bikes, you need wider tyre here

Tip by

29.8 km

National Cycle Route 552

Highlight • Cycleway

Great lanes, relatively traffic free and lovely views

Tip by

33.8 km

Tyrley Locks

Highlight • Structure

A nice place for a short rest

Tip by

34.5 km

Shropshire Union Canal

Highlight • Structure

37.1 km

The Buttercross

Highlight • Historical Site

Covered outside structure, got shops and cafe / bar next to it

Tip by

37.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.2 km

4.17 km

978 m

373 m

Surfaces

18.8 km

13.2 km

3.35 km

2.10 km

294 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Saturday 5 September

24°C

12°C

62 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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National Cycle Route 552 – The Buttercross loop from Market Drayton

School Zone

Croxton Windmill

Red Post Box in Stone Wall

Gravel and Unpaved Path

National Cycle Route 552

Tyrley Locks

Shropshire Union Canal

The Buttercross

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