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Barker's Bridge – Drayton Gothic Footbridge loop from Tamworth

Bike touring routes & trails

West Midlands Region

Barker's Bridge – Drayton Gothic Footbridge loop from Tamworth

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Barker's Bridge – Drayton Gothic Footbridge loop from Tamworth

04:00

57.1km

180m

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: September 25, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 232 m

After 28.4 km for 71 m

After 56.9 km for 232 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

11.6 km

Curdworth Locks

Highlight • Rest Area

Not much options here apart from heading along the canal

Tip by

2

21.7 km

Birmingham & Fazeley Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • River

Cycling along the Birmingham & Fazeley Canal is a fantastic way to experience a mix of urban and rural scenery. The towpath offers a smooth and relatively flat ride, making …

Tip by

27.5 km

Cambrian Wharf

Lake

4

28.4 km

Victoria Square and City Hall

Highlight • Settlement

Victoria Square and City Hall

Tip by

5

30.8 km

Barker's Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Built in 1842 and is now grade ll listed and is situated over the Birmingham Fazeley Canal

Tip by

6

31.5 km

Aston Lock 1 Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Cross the canal here on a Victorian brick bridge and enjoy the view of the canal overflows and the iron Roving Bridge.

Tip by

7

52.1 km

Drayton Gothic Footbridge

Highlight • Monument

Unusual gothic footbridge built in the 1830s, the turrets are quite narrow, so be careful when you are attempting to take you bike across it. Also Drayton manor parks is a few meters across the road from it

Tip by

8

54.1 km

Tameside Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

A lovely area to hike or bike round, not to busy but plenty to see if your a nature lover.

Tip by

9

55.6 km

Tamworth Castle and Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

A beautiful spot to vistit on a summers day, also Planet walk behind you with a cafe, and plenty of other activities.

Tip by

B

57.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.2 km

1.67 km

1.43 km

762 m

554 m

377 m

136 m

Surfaces

28.2 km

12.6 km

7.86 km

6.20 km

2.19 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Sunday 18 October

14°C

8°C

12 %

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