Perry Barr Locks – Canal Path Near Birmingham loop from Bescot Stadium

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Perry Barr Locks – Canal Path Near Birmingham loop from Bescot Stadium

Moderate

4.7

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Perry Barr Locks – Canal Path Near Birmingham loop from Bescot Stadium

02:21

37.3km

160m

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: September 16, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 23 m for 45 m

After 11.3 km for 10 m

After 37.3 km for 45 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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Tame Valley Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

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Perry Barr Locks

Highlight • River

Great spot for a picnic, there is also a tap there to fill up your water bottle.

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Canal Path Near Birmingham

Highlight • Cycleway

Lots of nice gravel track along the canal. Just don't fall in. That stuff isn't nice on your clothes.

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Barker's Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Built in 1842 and is now grade ll listed and is situated over the Birmingham Fazeley Canal

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Cambrian Wharf

Lake

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Birmingham Canal Navigations

Highlight • Cycleway

Around 160 miles (257 km) of waterways make up the Birmingham Canal Navigations, with over 100 miles (160 km) still navigable today. The Birmingham Canal opened in 1772 to connect …

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Birmingham Roundhouse

Highlight • Other

Worse flats to fit central heating in

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Soho Loop on the Birmingham Canal Navigations Main Line

Highlight • Trail

Take a short detour via Soho Loop

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Birmingham Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a pleasant, gravelled section of the Birmingham Canal towpath which makes for a smooth cycle. The towpath goes right through the heart of the city and connects various …

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