Galton Tunnel – Black Sabbath Bench loop from Tipton

Mountain biking trails

United Kingdom

England

West Midlands Region

Galton Tunnel – Black Sabbath Bench loop from Tipton

Moderate

4.3

(3)

riders

Galton Tunnel – Black Sabbath Bench loop from Tipton

01:31

27.5km

80m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 17 m for 10 m

After 27.5 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.00 km

Albion Junction

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Spon Lane Canal Path and Stewart Aqueduct

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spon lane mail line locks is a 800 yard section of the bcn main line canal which forms a connecting sliproad where the old line croses the new line at the stewart Aqueduct.

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7.44 km

Galton Bridge

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Giving its name to the nearby train station, Galton Bridge was the highest single span bridge in the world when it was constructed by Thomas Telford in 1829. It now …

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Galton Tunnel

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Wide bridge to sprint down

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11.2 km

Summerfield Canal Path

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Nice canal. Small path to drive or walk along

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13.5 km

The Black Sabbath Bench is a commemorative site dedicated to honouring the legendary Birmingham metal band, Black Sabbath. Situated atop Broad Street, it overlooks the Canal Street bridge, which is likewise named in honour of the band.

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19.2 km

Engine Arm Aqueduct

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The Engine Arm Aqueduct was built in 1825 by Thomas Telford to carry a water feeder from the Edgbaston Reservoir over the main line to the adjacent and parallel old main line. The aqueduct is Grade II-listed.

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27.5 km

End point

Train Station

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