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Home – Bratch locks Loop

Home – Bratch locks Loop

David Mackay planned a bike ride

April 5, 2022

Home – Bratch locks Loop

Moderate

02:19

29.1km

12.6km/h

110m

110m

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Overview

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Waypoints

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Start point

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1

5.04 km

Cupcake Lane Station

Highlight • Cafe

They do lovely teas and cakes if you want a treat

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2

5.64 km

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • River

3

7.88 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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4

9.18 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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5

9.76 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.

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6

9.93 km

Had to turn back

Highlight • Other

Too boggy for my legs but younger guy overtook me and ploughed through

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7

11.7 km

Bench Picnic Spot

Highlight • Rest Area

Add a bit of curry powder to parsnip soup Neil’s tip of the week

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8

13.0 km

Kingswinford Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

So peaceful couple of miles from city centre

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9

15.8 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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29.1 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

8.75 km

1.94 km

630 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.3 km

8.73 km

1.85 km

737 m

432 m

< 100 m

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