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Edgbaston Tunnel – Edgbaston Tunnel loop from Five Ways

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West Midlands Region

Edgbaston Tunnel – Edgbaston Tunnel loop from Five Ways

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78

riders

Edgbaston Tunnel – Edgbaston Tunnel loop from Five Ways

00:35

9.23km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.02 km for 144 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

878 m

Edgbaston Tunnel

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Cool one to cycle through in the dark

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2

2.09 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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3

3.09 km

Statue of Faraday at the University of Birmingham

Highlight • Structure

Entrance to the University campus from the train station

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4

3.16 km

Worcester & Birmingham Canal at University Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Steps with a small ridge/ramp to wheel bikes up and down. Not suitable for things like none standard bikes, trailers or push chairs.

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5

4.70 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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6

8.31 km

Edgbaston Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

this tunnel is 105 yards long and has recently been widened to accommodate cyclists and pedestrians at the same time.

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B

9.23 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.94 km

192 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.77 km

331 m

104 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 21 October

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6°C

12 %

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