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Aldersley Junction – Bratch Locks loop from Coseley

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Aldersley Junction – Bratch Locks loop from Coseley

Moderate

5.0

(3)

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Aldersley Junction – Bratch Locks loop from Coseley

03:28

47.6km

190m

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: May 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.66 km

Black Country Millennium Forest

Forest

8.64 km

Birmingham Canal Railway Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

9.76 km

Aldersley Junction

Highlight • River

Great view and leads onto a great canal

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12.1 km

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • River

12.5 km

Smestow Valley Local Nature Reserve Black Country Geosite

Nature Reserve

14.7 km

Forest Cycle Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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

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16.0 km

Peaky Blinders and Animal Murals Under the Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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

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19.7 km

Kingswinford Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

So peaceful couple of miles from city centre

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19.9 km

Railway Bridge

Highlight • Structure

27.3 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

39.0 km

Stafford Road Cutting SINC Black Country Geosite

Forest

47.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.3 km

13.8 km

7.76 km

2.62 km

958 m

124 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.1 km

19.7 km

6.88 km

862 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 15 June

22°C

14°C

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Aldersley Junction – Bratch Locks loop from Coseley

Birmingham Canal Railway Viaduct

Aldersley Junction

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal Bridge

Forest Cycle Track

Peaky Blinders and Animal Murals Under the Bridge

Kingswinford Railway Path

Railway Bridge

Bratch Locks

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