Birmingham Canal Navigations – Woodgate Valley Country Park loop from Old Hill

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Birmingham Canal Navigations – Woodgate Valley Country Park loop from Old Hill

Moderate

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Birmingham Canal Navigations – Woodgate Valley Country Park loop from Old Hill

03:06

49.0km

340m

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: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.2 km for 346 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.7 km

Ariel Aqueduct

Highlight • Monument

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

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13.0 km

A38 Blue Cycle Route, Birmingham

Highlight • Cycleway

A very well maintained cycling path in the middle of the street. The trees and grass on the side give it a nice feel.

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13.5 km

Blue Cycle Route at the A38 and Pebble Mill Road junction

Highlight • Cycleway

Beware that not all of the traffic lights are obvious whether they are for the cyclist or the driver

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14.5 km

Cannon Hill's Rescued Boulder

Highlight • Monument

Discover the history of Cannon Hill Park by watching this short film as part of Secret Birmingham, with thanks to John Newson and Balsall Heath Is Our Planet.

Secret …

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18.5 km

The Rea Valley Route is a 5.7-mile path on the National Cycle Network that connects Birmingham City Centre to Cannon Hill Park and King's Norton Park, passing through several beautiful parks along the way.

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26.8 km

Gas Street Basin

Highlight • River

Gas Street Basin

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27.1 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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28.4 km

Rotton Park Junction

Lake

29.9 km

Edgbaston Reservoir

Lake

37.0 km

Metchley Roman Fort

Archaeological Site

40.5 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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49.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.2 km

11.8 km

9.11 km

3.12 km

1.25 km

557 m

Surfaces

31.5 km

10.4 km

3.54 km

1.89 km

1.42 km

223 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

18°C

7°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

January 28, 2023,Bike Adventure Squad - Urban Explorer Ride - Sat 28th Jan

Another great Bike Adventure Squad - Urban Explorer ride. This week we met in Birmingham City Centre, pre ride coffee @ Leon in B'ham New Street then headed out to Frankley Beaches Trig point. Lots of mixed terrain fun and big hills, rewarded with big views as we reached the top and post adventure pizza at Stable. Good work all! …