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West Midlands Region

Gas Street Basin – Birmingham Canal Navigations loop from Newman University

Bike touring routes & trails

West Midlands Region

Gas Street Basin – Birmingham Canal Navigations loop from Newman University

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Gas Street Basin – Birmingham Canal Navigations loop from Newman University

01:31

23.9km

150m

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: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.39 km for 76 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.25 km

Bourn Brook Walkway

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New bit walkway on the Bourn Brook cycle path creating an alternative to the arkward bit of single track down the side of the petrol Station.

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2

6.39 km

Statue of Faraday at the University of Birmingham

Highlight • Structure

Entrance to the University campus from the train station

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3

6.47 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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4

10.3 km

Gas Street Basin

Highlight • River

Gas Street Basin

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5

10.7 km

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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6

11.0 km

Birmingham Roundhouse

Highlight • Other

Worse flats to fit central heating in

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7

14.2 km

Edgbaston Tunnel

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Cool one to cycle through in the dark

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8

23.0 km

Woodgate Valley Signpost

Highlight • Structure

B

23.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

9.20 km

1.16 km

621 m

219 m

153 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

8.52 km

3.30 km

1.23 km

499 m

117 m

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Saturday 29 August

22°C

13°C

97 %

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