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West Midlands Region

Alvechurch Marina – Tardebigge Reservoir loop from Bromsgrove

West Midlands Region

Alvechurch Marina – Tardebigge Reservoir loop from Bromsgrove

Moderate

7

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Alvechurch Marina – Tardebigge Reservoir loop from Bromsgrove

01:40

26.4km

240m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 14.3 km for 5 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

9.82 km

Kendal End Entrance

Highlight • Trail

A little sloppy at the mo so be careful when negotiating walkers

Tip by

2

15.8 km

Alvechurch Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

Situated on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Alvechurch Marina is close to the impressive 30-lock Tardebigge Flight, the Weighbridge pub and Alvechurch train station.

Tip by

17.4 km

Shortwood Rough Grounds

Forest

4

17.6 km

Forest Downhill Trail

Highlight • Trail

nice downhill section if coming from west

Tip by

5

21.7 km

Tardebigge Canal Locks

Highlight • Cycleway

Great place to either grab a drink & food, see all the barges or just ride on along the Canal.

Tip by

6

21.9 km

Tardebigge Top Lock

Highlight • Viewpoint

Tardebigge Top Lock is the summit of the 30-lock Tardebigge flight - the longest in the UK. From 1810-1814 it was the site of an experiemental man-powered boat lift.

Tip by

7

23.0 km

Tardebigge Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Flowing gravel canal path passes this reservoir, great view and lovely pitstop.

Tip by

8

23.0 km

Lock 53

Highlight • Bridge

9

24.2 km

Worcester and Birmingham Canal Locks (NCN 5 Bridge)

Highlight • Cycleway

NCN5 crosses over a bridge over the Worcester and Birmingham canal with a great view of the tow path and locks.

Tip by

B

26.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

6.29 km

5.00 km

2.52 km

599 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

5.06 km

4.98 km

3.72 km

1.11 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Weather

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Tuesday 6 October

14°C

7°C

87 %

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