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newBirmingham Canal – Resurfaced tow path nice Loop from Bournville

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Giles planned a bike ride

July 5, 2020

newBirmingham Canal – Resurfaced tow path nice Loop from Bournville

Moderate

02:36

38.1km

14.6km/h

170m

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Overview

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.

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 24.3 km for 188 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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18.5 km

Birmingham Canal Under Spaghetti Junction

Highlight • Bridge

You can get a great sandwich from black country kitchen cafe just off canal before spaghetti coming from Birmingham town

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24.4 km

Centenary Square

Highlight • Historical Site

Opened up through redevelopment you can see the library, war memorial, the new HSBC building and the ICC/ Symphony Hall.

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27.0 km

Edgbaston Tunnel

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Cool one to cycle through in the dark

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29.3 km

Birmingham Canal Navigations

Highlight • Cycleway

Around 160 miles (257 km) of waterways make up the Birmingham Canal Navigations, with over 100 miles (160 km) still navigable today. The Birmingham Canal opened in 1772 to connect …

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29.5 km

Birmingham Roundhouse

Highlight • Other

Worse flats to fit central heating in

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30.6 km

Soho Loop on the Birmingham Canal Navigations Main Line

Highlight • Trail

Take a short detour via Soho Loop

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33.1 km

Birmingham Canal Old Main Line Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Be prepared for uneven surfaces and potential wet pot holes / tow path if rained - however plenty of detour or train hop on hop off Options

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36.0 km

Birmingham Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a pleasant, gravelled section of the Birmingham Canal towpath which makes for a smooth cycle. The towpath goes right through the heart of the city and connects various …

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38.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.6 km

8.06 km

4.03 km

1.97 km

1.62 km

722 m

Surfaces

15.9 km

10.2 km

6.02 km

4.03 km

1.46 km

394 m

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newBirmingham Canal – Resurfaced tow path nice Loop from Bournville

Birmingham Canal Under Spaghetti Junction

Centenary Square

Edgbaston Tunnel

Birmingham Canal Navigations

Birmingham Roundhouse

Soho Loop on the Birmingham Canal Navigations Main Line

Birmingham Canal Old Main Line Towpath

Birmingham Canal Towpath

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