Cannon Hill Park – Rea Valley Route loop from Redditch

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Cannon Hill Park – Rea Valley Route loop from Redditch

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Cannon Hill Park – Rea Valley Route loop from Redditch

02:58

48.0km

400m

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: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 13.1 km for 26 m

After 19.5 km for 11 m

After 34.9 km for 26 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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14.4 km

Kings Norton Junction

Highlight • Bridge

Opened in 1807 this humpback bridge is a lovely spot to grab a good view of the canal junction. Be careful it can be slippy when wet.

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14.5 km

Rea Valley Route

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a popular cycling and walking route that runs through Birmingham. It is approximately 7 miles (11km) long and follows the River Lea from Cannon Hill to Longbridge. It's …

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15.2 km

Worcester and Birmingham Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Good towpath and scenic route

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18.0 km

Worcester and Birmingham Canal Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

Fantastic stretch of canal towpath. Offers cyclists a traffic-free route into Birmingham City Centre.

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18.6 km

Whitehouse Wharf

Lake

19.7 km

Metchley Roman Fort

Archaeological Site

27.4 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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27.9 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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28.7 km

Cannon Hill Park

Highlight • Settlement

variety of activities can be done in this park. For example it was hosting the run for life charity race this weekend

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32.2 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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48.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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