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Cupcake Lane Station – Aldersley Junction loop from Smestow Valley Local Nature Reserve Black Country Geosite

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Cupcake Lane Station – Aldersley Junction loop from Smestow Valley Local Nature Reserve Black Country Geosite

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4.0

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Cupcake Lane Station – Aldersley Junction loop from Smestow Valley Local Nature Reserve Black Country Geosite

01:48

7.08km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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860 m

Railway Bridge Over Wolverhampton Canal

Highlight • Bridge

Nice little sun trap at midday

Tip by

1.42 km

Cupcake Lane Station

Highlight • Cafe

They do lovely teas and cakes if you want a treat

Tip by

2.05 km

Station Cafés

Highlight • Cafe

2 excellent station cafes. Nice cakes.

Tip by

2.85 km

Aldersley Outdoor Cycle Track

Highlight • Cycleway

3.85 km

Aldersley Junction

Highlight • River

Great view and leads onto a great canal

Tip by

6.00 km

View of the Metal Bridge over the Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

Excellent views up and down. Plenty of wildlife if your quiet.

Tip by

6.19 km

Bridge Over the Staffs & Worcs Canal to Smestow Valley Nature Reserve

Highlight • Bridge

The bridge is a great viewing point for the Staffs & Worcs canal below.
Crossing from Hemwood Road side into the Smestow nature reserve feels a bit like entering another world.

Tip by

7.08 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.64 km

2.38 km

1.65 km

316 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.46 km

2.45 km

1.47 km

676 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 3 August

27°C

17°C

74 %

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Cupcake Lane Station – Aldersley Junction loop from Smestow Valley Local Nature Reserve Black Country Geosite

Railway Bridge Over Wolverhampton Canal

Cupcake Lane Station

Station Cafés

Aldersley Outdoor Cycle Track

Aldersley Junction

View of the Metal Bridge over the Canal

Bridge Over the Staffs & Worcs Canal to Smestow Valley Nature Reserve

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