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West Midlands Region

Coseley Tunnel Entrance – Canal Towpath Gravel Section loop from Bilston

Bike touring routes & trails

West Midlands Region

Coseley Tunnel Entrance – Canal Towpath Gravel Section loop from Bilston

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Coseley Tunnel Entrance – Canal Towpath Gravel Section loop from Bilston

01:00

16.8km

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: May 12, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.00 km

Canal

Highlight • River

2

1.45 km

Birmingham Canal Path Graffiti Murals

Highlight • Cycleway

3

3.68 km

Coseley Tunnel

Highlight • Bridge

4

4.08 km

Coseley Tunnel Entrance

Highlight • Bridge

The coseley tunnel is 360 yards long and was built in 1837. It has a single track walkway on either side but no lighting so be careful when going through it as it is very dark in the tunnel.

Tip by

5

6.42 km

Canal Towpath Gravel Section

Highlight • River

6

8.58 km

Netherton and Birmingham Canal Junction

Highlight • Cycleway

Crossing point of the canals, with a bridge and short tunnel.

Tip by

7

11.6 km

Factory Road Canal Junction – National Cycle Route 81

Highlight • Cycleway

Beautiful

Tip by

8

16.5 km

The Canal Experience in Bilston

Highlight • Cycleway

B

16.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

4.96 km

153 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

4.93 km

984 m

305 m

< 100 m

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