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Brindleyplace Canal Quarter – Black Sabbath Bench loop from University

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Brindleyplace Canal Quarter – Black Sabbath Bench loop from University

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Brindleyplace Canal Quarter – Black Sabbath Bench loop from University

03:56

15.1km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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174 m

Statue of Faraday at the University of Birmingham

Highlight • Structure

Entrance to the University campus from the train station

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2.40 km

Harborne Walkway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

7.34 km

Edgbaston Reservoir

Lake

9.76 km

Ladywood Junction

Lake

10.1 km

Old Turn Junction

Highlight • River

At Old Turn Junction, where the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal meets the Birmingham Canal Navigations Main Line Canal. The island was installed during World War II, to allow the use …

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10.2 km

As usual in England, the food and drinks are ordered here at the bar. Food is served only on the ground floor. Large selection of local beers which are pumped up from the basement with traditional hand pumps.

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10.5 km

Gas Street Basin

Highlight • River

A nice canal side walk

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10.7 km

Brindleyplace Canal Quarter

Highlight • Restaurant

It has a special flair, especially in the evening when the lights are on.

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10.9 km

Black Sabbath Bench

Highlight • Historical Site

The Black Sabbath Bench is a commemorative site dedicated to honouring the legendary Birmingham metal band, Black Sabbath. Situated atop Broad Street, it overlooks the Canal Street bridge, which is likewise named in honour of the band.

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14.1 km

Somerset Road Canal Access Steps

Highlight • Cycleway

There is no ramp at this entrance to the canal, just a winding staircase. We had to carry bikes up here due to canal closure and works being done at …

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15.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

1.61 km

853 m

404 m

392 m

Surfaces

6.51 km

5.04 km

1.83 km

1.21 km

403 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 24 August

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Brindleyplace Canal Quarter – Black Sabbath Bench loop from University

Statue of Faraday at the University of Birmingham

Harborne Walkway

Old Turn Junction

The Malt House

Gas Street Basin

Brindleyplace Canal Quarter

Black Sabbath Bench

Somerset Road Canal Access Steps

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