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: December 3, 2025

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Start point

Train Station

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21.4 km

Knowle Locks

Highlight • Rest Area

There is a tap here which is useful for refilling water

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22.1 km

Grand Union Canal Path

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so peaceful not a soul insight

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35.9 km

Birmingham to Stratford Canal Towpath: Dickens Heath Section

Highlight (Segment) • River

Section off unpaved canal towpath which is particularly muddy in Autumn and winter. Good fun if you like a bit more mud in your rides.

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44.7 km

Lyon's Boat Yard in Warstock is a historic site that has long been associated with the local canal and boating community. The boatyard was traditionally used for the repair, maintenance, and construction of narrowboats.

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48.4 km

Kings Norton Junction

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Opened in 1807 this humpback bridge is a lovely spot to grab a good view of the canal junction. Be careful it can be slippy when wet.

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49.0 km

Worcester and Birmingham Canal

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Good towpath and scenic route

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51.7 km

Worcester and Birmingham Canal Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

Fantastic stretch of canal towpath. Offers cyclists a traffic-free route into Birmingham City Centre.

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53.4 km

Metchley Roman Fort

Archaeological Site

55.5 km

Edgbaston Tunnel

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Cool one to cycle through in the dark

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56.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.0 km

17.2 km

10.4 km

6.91 km

664 m

442 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.0 km

10.7 km

6.73 km

6.60 km

6.12 km

357 m

Elevation

Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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