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Bratch Locks – Cupcake Lane Station loop from Lye

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Bratch Locks – Cupcake Lane Station loop from Lye

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Bratch Locks – Cupcake Lane Station loop from Lye

04:10

53.3km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: May 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 5.65 km for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.43 km

Black Country Millennium Forest

Forest

17.4 km

Bratch Locks

Highlight • Structure

Bratch Locks were planned and built by James Brindley back in 1772. He constructed two bridges, a toll house and lock keeper’s cottage, all built in mellow brick, making it …

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18.0 km

South Staffordshire Railway Walk Local Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

20.8 km

South Staffordshire Railway Walk

Highlight • Cycleway

The South Staffordshire Railway Walk was originally part of the Wombourne Branch Line built between 1912 and 1925. The last train ran in 1965 and today it is a multi-user, all weather surface, traffic-free trail.

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21.3 km

Peaky Blinders and Animal Murals Under the Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Amazing artistry! Worth have a close look at the murals here.

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21.9 km

Forest Cycle Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice cycle way, but if you're cycling in autumn or winter, you'll need thicker tyres.

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24.8 km

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • River

25.5 km

Cupcake Lane Station

Highlight • Cafe

They do lovely teas and cakes if you want a treat

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26.5 km

Smestow Valley Local Nature Reserve Black Country Geosite

Nature Reserve

40.3 km

Greensforge Lock and The Navigation Pub

Highlight • Pub

Navigation Pub

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43.1 km

Unpaved Road Between Canal and Bridleway

Highlight • Trail

Unkept road between canal and bridleway, connects top Greensforge Lane. watch out for cars.

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53.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.1 km

8.53 km

6.55 km

6.34 km

5.43 km

4.28 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.4 km

14.2 km

6.90 km

2.40 km

831 m

515 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Monday 1 June

19°C

12°C

82 %

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Bratch Locks – Cupcake Lane Station loop from Lye

Bratch Locks

South Staffordshire Railway Walk

Peaky Blinders and Animal Murals Under the Bridge

Forest Cycle Track

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal Bridge

Cupcake Lane Station

Greensforge Lock and The Navigation Pub

Unpaved Road Between Canal and Bridleway

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