The Bell – Bratch Locks loop from Patshull Hall

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Pattingham And Patshull

The Bell – Bratch Locks loop from Patshull Hall

Moderate

riders

The Bell – Bratch Locks loop from Patshull Hall

02:27

39.9km

350m

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 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 18.8 km for 65 m

After 20.6 km for 108 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

7.48 km

The Fox

Highlight • Restaurant

11.1 km

The Bell

Highlight • Pub

Lovely old country pub, great for a refuelling stop.

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12.8 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 …

Tip by

13.3 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.

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18.8 km

Shops, Pubs, Cafés, and Curry Houses

Highlight • Restaurant

it's surrounded by some excellent woodland and pathways. a little hidden but they are there. Sedgley beacon is worth a visit. excellent views.

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20.7 km

Black Country Millennium Forest

Forest

37.8 km

Patshull Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a huge 75 acre fishing lake and provides great sport for these guys. It still is a great venue to visit as the lake views make for a good photo opportunity.

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39.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.0 km

5.27 km

3.50 km

179 m

Surfaces

28.2 km