Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 14, 2026

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You may need to carry your bike.

After 45.3 km for 47 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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686 m

Ariel Aqueduct

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful view of the campus and Selly Oak from the aqueduct.

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6.93 km

Saint Leonard's Church, Frankley

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This Church is the last bend before the 10% hill, short and sharp and you are on your way to Frankley, Romsley or Clent. Be careful of the road narrowing …

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15.0 km

View of Frankley

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This view is worth the excuse to stop for a breather. Ignore your Strava segment times, just soak up that view and feel awesome

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23.4 km

St Leonard's Church

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Nestled in the serene countryside, this charming rural church occasionally opens its doors on days when services are not held. Within its walls, you'll find poignant memorials honouring the fallen …

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24.3 km

Brinks Coppice

Forest

28.0 km

View from Dark Lane

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Once you've climbed up Dark Lane get your breath back and enjoy the view!

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36.7 km

Bartley Reservoir Dam

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constructed in 1925 to supply drinking water to Birmingham

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39.0 km

Woodgate Valley Country Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The path as you enter here is better to the left, compacted gravel and is dreamy to ride along, a beautiful stream accompanies you to the right and has some …

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44.1 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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45.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.8 km

5.10 km

2.53 km

1.81 km

115 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.3 km

7.71 km

4.48 km

472 m

248 m

114 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 7 March

9°C

4°C

11 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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