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NCR 534 at Pype Hayes Park – Drayton Gothic Footbridge loop from Chester Road

NCR 534 at Pype Hayes Park – Drayton Gothic Footbridge loop from Chester Road

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NCR 534 at Pype Hayes Park – Drayton Gothic Footbridge loop from Chester Road

03:03

45.5km

170m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 22.2 km for 14 m

After 45.5 km for 11 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.05 km

Curdworth Tunnel

Highlight • Bridge

Narrow tow path through the tunnel and gets surprisingly dark considering it’s only 50m but can play tricks with your eyes. Good fun though!

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9.08 km

Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Such a towpath (known in German as a towpath or Leinpfad), which runs alongside the river or canal, was an essential part of the transport infrastructure in earlier times. Before …

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16.5 km

Unusual gothic footbridge built in the 1830s, the turrets are quite narrow, so be careful when you are attempting to take you bike across it. Also Drayton manor parks is a few meters across the road from it

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17.8 km

Fazeley Junction

Highlight • River

Nice spot for a short rest, being a junction there are a few different routes to take which gives your ride a bit of variation

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34.6 km

Curdworth Locks

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Not much options here apart from heading along the canal

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39.2 km

Stone Bridge over the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal

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This is a pretty stone bridge over the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal with a walkway beneath. Following on from the bridge is Minworth Locks, which allows canal boats to pass.

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41.8 km

Pype Hayes Park signpost

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popular route for cyclists connecting Chester Road to NCR 534

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45.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.6 km

6.71 km

4.26 km

1.73 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.2 km

13.7 km

12.4 km

4.39 km

745 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Saturday 30 May

21°C

13°C

0 %

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NCR 534 at Pype Hayes Park – Drayton Gothic Footbridge loop from Chester Road