The Bell – Railway Walk loop from Bilbrook

The Bell – Railway Walk loop from Bilbrook

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5.0

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The Bell – Railway Walk loop from Bilbrook

03:04

49.0km

380m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: September 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 39.6 km for 14 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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37.5 km

The Bell

Highlight • Pub

Lovely old country pub, great for a refuelling stop.

Tip by

40.3 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

40.4 km

Railway Walk

Highlight • Cycleway

From this point onwards, the path deteriorates and becomes less enjoyable.

Tip by

40.8 km

Peaky Blinders and Animal Murals Under the Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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

Tip by

41.0 km

Wolverhampton Street Art Murals

Highlight • Monument

An amazing showcase of someone's skills. Worth checking out if studying art.

Tip by

44.1 km

Smestow Valley Local Nature Reserve Black Country Geosite

Nature Reserve

44.5 km

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • River

44.6 km

Railway Bridge Over Wolverhampton Canal

Highlight • Bridge

Nice little sun trap at midday

Tip by

45.1 km

Cupcake Lane Station

Highlight • Cafe

They do lovely teas and cakes if you want a treat

Tip by

49.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.1 km

15.7 km

4.34 km

720 m

214 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.0 km

17.1 km

11.9 km

705 m

280 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Sunday 4 October

20°C

13°C

23 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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The Bell – Railway Walk loop from Bilbrook

The Bell

South Staffordshire Railway Walk

Railway Walk

Peaky Blinders and Animal Murals Under the Bridge

Wolverhampton Street Art Murals

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal Bridge

Railway Bridge Over Wolverhampton Canal

Cupcake Lane Station

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