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West Midlands Region

Hiking loop from Smestow Valley Local Nature Reserve Black Country Geosite

Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

Hiking loop from Smestow Valley Local Nature Reserve Black Country Geosite

Easy

17

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: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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

Railway Bridge Over Wolverhampton Canal

Highlight • Bridge

Nice little sun trap at midday

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3

1.03 km

View of the Metal Bridge over the Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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4

5.52 km

Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

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 …

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B

7.09 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.23 km

2.12 km

891 m

857 m

Surfaces

2.86 km

1.26 km

1.17 km

883 m

786 m

138 m

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Thursday 15 October

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7°C

26 %

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