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West Midlands Region

Rea Valley Route – Edgbaston Tunnel loop from Five Ways

West Midlands Region

Rea Valley Route – Edgbaston Tunnel loop from Five Ways

Moderate

4.8

(4)

32

riders

Rea Valley Route – Edgbaston Tunnel loop from Five Ways

03:27

56.5km

270m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: March 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.53 km for 135 m

After 44.5 km for 98 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.60 km

Victoria Square and City Hall

Highlight • Settlement

Victoria Square and City Hall

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2

21.0 km

Knowle Locks

Highlight • Rest Area

There is a tap here which is useful for refilling water

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3

21.8 km

Grand Union Canal Path

Highlight • Trail

so peaceful not a soul insight

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4

35.7 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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5

44.2 km

Lyon's Boat Yard

Highlight • Structure

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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6

49.3 km

Rea Valley Route

Highlight • Trail

The Rea Valley Route is a 5.7-mile path on the National Cycle Network that connects Birmingham City Centre to Cannon Hill Park and King's Norton Park, passing through several beautiful parks along the way.

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7

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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52.3 km

Whitehouse Wharf

Lake

53.4 km

Metchley Roman Fort

Archaeological Site

10

55.5 km

Edgbaston Tunnel

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Cool one to cycle through in the dark

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B

56.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.2 km

19.6 km

8.49 km

4.33 km

871 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.3 km

13.4 km

10.9 km

7.23 km

6.51 km

1.31 km

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Lowest point (100 m)

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