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Wombourne to Castlecroft: South Staffordshire Railway Walk

Staffordshire

Distance
3.9 mi
Est. time
2h
Difficulty
Easy
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About this walk

Start at the public Railway Walk car park off Bratch Lane, beside the former Wombourne station. Use the short footpath at the northern end of the car park to join the old railway bed, then turn north. Follow the main Railway Walk past Orton and Lower Penn, crossing Flash Lane, Blackpit Lane and Penstone Lane on the old railway bridges. Continue through the wooded cutting and the former Penn Halt area to just beyond the bridge beneath Langley Road at Castlecroft. Turn back here and return along the same railway path to the car park.

The former railway makes a mostly level out-and-back through a green corridor of trees, scrub and neighbouring farmland. Stay on the main shared walking and cycling trail at side ramps and junctions. Allow about two hours for about 6.3 kilometres, with time for brief stops. Surfaces vary and can hold mud or puddles after rain; take suitable walking shoes and watch for cyclists. There are no hill climbs or field stiles on this route.

The Platform eatery occupies the old station near the start and lists Tuesday to Sunday opening, from 10am with last orders at 2.30pm. Check current opening and the car park signs before setting out, including any gate closing time. Use the public parking area rather than the eatery customer spaces.

Route and access checked against South Staffordshire Council material and its mapped Railway Walk corridor, Wombourne Parish Council information and the AA Wombourne walking route. This walk stays north of the station, outside the southern resurfacing sections described in the council notices. Follow any new signs or temporary closures on site.

Walk details

County
Staffordshire
Walk type
Out & back
Category
Countryside
Distance
3.9 mi (6.3 km)
Est. time
2h
Explorer
Yes, off the beaten track

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