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: February 27, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

After 20.0 km for 159 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.59 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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6.36 km

Kings Norton Junction

Highlight • Bridge

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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6.88 km

Worcester and Birmingham Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Good towpath and scenic route

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9.65 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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10.3 km

Whitehouse Wharf

Lake

15.0 km

Gas Street Basin

Highlight • River

Gas Street Basin

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19.7 km

Cannon Hill's Rescued Boulder

Highlight • Monument

Discover the history of Cannon Hill Park by watching this short film as part of Secret Birmingham, with thanks to John Newson and Balsall Heath Is Our Planet.

Secret …

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20.9 km

Cannon Hill Park

Highlight • Settlement

variety of activities can be done in this park. For example it was hosting the run for life charity race this weekend

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24.4 km

Rea Valley Route

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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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31.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.9 km

2.66 km

1.69 km

1.38 km

154 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.8 km

1.86 km

1.64 km

1.06 km

334 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Friday 6 March

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39 %

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