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Cupcake Lane Station – Bratch Locks loop from Wolverhampton Racecourse

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Cupcake Lane Station – Bratch Locks loop from Wolverhampton Racecourse

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Cupcake Lane Station – Bratch Locks loop from Wolverhampton Racecourse

01:36

18.0km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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559 m

Cupcake Lane Station

Highlight • Cafe

They do lovely teas and cakes if you want a treat

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9.00 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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16.8 km

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • River

16.9 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.

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18.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.84 km

5.32 km

1.79 km

778 m

127 m

121 m

Surfaces

15.6 km

1.04 km

873 m

271 m

203 m

Elevation

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Thursday 25 June

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Cupcake Lane Station – Bratch Locks loop from Wolverhampton Racecourse

Cupcake Lane Station

Bratch Locks

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal Bridge

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

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