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West Midlands Region

Hopwas Canal Path – Borrowcop Locks Canal Park loop from Aldridge

Road cycling routes

West Midlands Region

Hopwas Canal Path – Borrowcop Locks Canal Park loop from Aldridge

Moderate

3.0

(1)

23

riders

Hopwas Canal Path – Borrowcop Locks Canal Park loop from Aldridge

02:28

48.1km

320m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 32.4 km for 52 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

5.71 km

View of the Lake at the Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

2

17.5 km

Hopwas Canal Path

Highlight • River

Some parts quite smooth, others can be rutted from wet weather

Tip by

3

19.8 km

Cycling Route

Highlight • Cycleway

4

28.3 km

Canal Towpath Walk

Highlight • Cycleway

A lovely place to go for a walk and cycle along the towpath. Just wear good shoes as it can be a bit muddy when it's wet.

Tip by

5

29.0 km

Whittington Village

Highlight • Historical Site

A lovely little village, taking in the Old Police Station, the Old School and the Old Post Office.

Tip by

6

32.4 km

Borrowcop Locks Canal Park

Highlight • Trail

The main restoration site is currently at Tamworth Road in Lichfield where Locks have been restored and a short section has been returned to water.

Tip by

7

36.2 km

Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

8

37.2 km

Wall Roman Site (Letocetum)

Highlight • Monument

Roman ruins and a small museum. Free parking free entry. Museum not open often. Very lovely, a fantastic place to visit. Start point of a couple of very well marked circular walks.

Tip by

B

48.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.6 km

8.96 km

1.96 km

1.94 km

646 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.8 km

17.5 km

570 m

192 m

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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