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Cupcake Lane Station – Bratch Locks loop from Wolverhampton Racecourse

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West Midlands Region

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: October 16, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

559 m

Cupcake Lane Station

Highlight • Cafe

They do lovely teas and cakes if you want a treat

Tip by

2

1.12 km

Railway Bridge Over Wolverhampton Canal

Highlight • Bridge

Nice little sun trap at midday

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3

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 …

Tip by

4

16.8 km

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • River

5

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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B

18.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

5.26 km

1.41 km

830 m

137 m

121 m

Surfaces

15.6 km

1.12 km

949 m

241 m

175 m

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Thursday 15 October

14°C

6°C

25 %

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