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West Midlands Region

Engine Arm Aqueduct – Perry Barr Locks loop from Erdington

West Midlands Region

Engine Arm Aqueduct – Perry Barr Locks loop from Erdington

Moderate

4.7

(3)

7

riders

Engine Arm Aqueduct – Perry Barr Locks loop from Erdington

04:06

76.4km

290m

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: August 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 36.3 km for 164 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

11.3 km

Engine Arm Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

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.

Tip by

2

12.2 km

Galton Tunnel

Highlight • Bridge

Wide bridge to sprint down

Tip by

12.8 km

Galton Valley Black Country Geosite

Nature Reserve

14.5 km

Bromford Junction

Lake

36.4 km

Rough Wood Chase

Nature Reserve

43.2 km

Black Country Millennium Forest

Forest

7

48.0 km

Pelsall Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

48.0 km

Wyrley and Essington Canal Path

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Known locally as "the Curly Wryley", the Wyrley and Essington Canal runs from Wolverhampton to near Lichfield. The canal was completed in 1797 to transport coal from mines in Wryley …

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9

59.0 km

Wyrley and Essington Canal (Daw End Branch)

Highlight • Cycleway

Nicknamed the Curly Wyrley, the Wyrley & Essington Canal meanders peacefully through the English Midlands. It has few boats, but it is popular with recreational walkers, runners and cyclists.

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66.0 km

Yew Tree Plantation

Forest

11

67.3 km

Tame Valley Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

12

69.9 km

Perry Barr Locks

Highlight • River

Great spot for a picnic, there is also a tap there to fill up your water bottle.

Tip by

13

72.2 km

Canal Path Near Birmingham

Highlight • Cycleway

Lots of nice gravel track along the canal. Just don't fall in. That stuff isn't nice on your clothes.

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B

76.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.6 km

20.9 km

8.21 km

6.24 km

4.90 km

670 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.0 km

22.2 km

9.39 km

6.42 km

1.63 km

836 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Friday 9 October

14°C

8°C

23 %

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