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Wolverhampton

Hiking loop from Smestow Valley Local Nature Reserve Black Country Geosite

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Hiking trails & Routes
United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Wolverhampton

Hiking loop from Smestow Valley Local Nature Reserve Black Country Geosite

Easy

15

hikers

Hiking loop from Smestow Valley Local Nature Reserve Black Country Geosite

01:49

7.09km

30m

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: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

842 m

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.

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2

884 m

Nice little sun trap at midday

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3

1.03 km

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

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4

5.52 km

The "Staffs & Worcs" canal, was one of the major routes of the canal age and once would have been constantly busy with coal boats.

These days, it's part of two cruising rings, and is one of the prettiest ways to explore the area.

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7.09 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.98 km

2.41 km

916 m

687 m

Surfaces

2.75 km

1.32 km

1.20 km

913 m

696 m

119 m

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Saturday 27 June

23°C

14°C

55 %

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