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Wombourne & Bratch Locks, South Staffordshire

Summary

This short circular walk takes you along a former railway line, following a tree-shady track through farmland and then back along a quiet stretch of the pretty Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, taking in a visit to a pleasant canal side pub.
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
3.9 miles (6.3 km)
Walking time:
01h 30m
Type:
Circular

Start location

The Railway Cafe, Bratch Lane, Wombourne, WV5 9AB

lat: 52.541941

lon: -2.1925273

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