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Bratch Locks – Cupcake Lane Station loop from Lye

Bike touring routes & trails

West Midlands Region

Bratch Locks – Cupcake Lane Station loop from Lye

Moderate

4.8

(6)

54

riders

Bratch Locks – Cupcake Lane Station loop from Lye

04:09

52.9km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.77 km for 65 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

2.80 km

Stourbridge Old Town Gasworks Black Country Geosite

Nature Reserve

5.50 km

Black Country Millennium Forest

Forest

3

17.5 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

18.0 km

Lucy's Railway Café

Highlight • Cafe

Cafe with lots of outside seating and bike space. A good menu of food and drinks as well. Worth a stop.

Tip by

5

20.4 km

South Staffordshire Railway Walk

Highlight • Cycleway

The South Staffordshire Railway Walk was originally part of the Wombourne Branch Line built between 1912 and 1925. The last train ran in 1965 and today it is a multi-user, all weather surface, traffic-free trail.

Tip by

6

21.0 km

Peaky Blinders and Animal Murals Under the Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Amazing artistry! Worth have a close look at the murals here.

Tip by

7

21.6 km

Forest Cycle Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice cycle way, but if you're cycling in autumn or winter, you'll need thicker tyres.

Tip by

8

24.5 km

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • River

9

25.1 km

Cupcake Lane Station

Highlight • Cafe

They do lovely teas and cakes if you want a treat

Tip by

26.2 km

Smestow Valley Local Nature Reserve Black Country Geosite

Nature Reserve

11

40.0 km

Greensforge Lock and The Navigation Pub

Highlight • Pub

Navigation Pub

Tip by

B

52.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.3 km

8.34 km

6.36 km

6.36 km

5.31 km

4.28 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.4 km

14.0 km

6.55 km

2.40 km

1.10 km

515 m

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