National Route 550
Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Staffordshire, United Kingdom. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 21.1 mi (34 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,063 ft (324 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 20 min
- High point
- 1,152 ft (351 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Gasometer Base 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Lord nelsons industrial estate 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Railway Bridge Pivot 7.5 mi (12 km) from start
- Picnic area 7.5 mi (12 km) from start
- Drinking water: Park Lane Bridge Water Point 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from start
- Toilets: Park Lane Bridge Toilet 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from start
- Drinking water: Park Lane Bridge Water Point 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from start
- Drinking water: Park Lane Bridge Water Point 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from start
- Drinking water: Cheddleton Water Point 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Queen's Silver Jubilee 20.8 mi (33.5 km) from start
- Picnic area: Waterhouses Car Park 20.8 mi (33.5 km) from start
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Questions about National Route 550
How long is National Route 550?
National Route 550 is 21.1 mi (34 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 20 min. It climbs 1,063 ft (324 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,152 ft (351 m).
How hard is National Route 550?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for National Route 550?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on National Route 550?
Drinking water on the way at 8.4 mi (13.5 km), 8.4 mi (13.5 km), 8.4 mi (13.5 km), 11.4 mi (18.3 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 8.4 mi (13.5 km), 12.2 mi (19.6 km), 20.7 mi (33.4 km).
Is National Route 550 shaded?
Partly shaded (43% under trees).
What can you do on National Route 550?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near National Route 550?
The Holy Inadequate and Inadequate Brewery, 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Sun Street Convenience Store, 0.3 mi (0.5 km). 2 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for National Route 550?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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