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Barker's Bridge – Drayton Gothic Footbridge loop from Tamworth

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Barker's Bridge – Drayton Gothic Footbridge loop from Tamworth

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Barker's Bridge – Drayton Gothic Footbridge loop from Tamworth

04:02

57.5km

180m

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: March 30, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 232 m

After 28.8 km for 69 m

After 57.4 km for 232 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.6 km

Curdworth Locks

Highlight • Rest Area

Not much options here apart from heading along the canal

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21.7 km

Birmingham & Fazeley Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • River

Cycling along the Birmingham & Fazeley Canal is a fantastic way to experience a mix of urban and rural scenery. The towpath offers a smooth and relatively flat ride, making …

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27.5 km

Cambrian Wharf

Lake

28.8 km

Victoria Square and City Hall

Highlight • Settlement

Victoria Square and City Hall

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31.2 km

Barker's Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Built in 1842 and is now grade ll listed and is situated over the Birmingham Fazeley Canal

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31.9 km

Aston Lock 1 Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Cross the canal here on a Victorian brick bridge and enjoy the view of the canal overflows and the iron Roving Bridge.

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52.5 km

Unusual gothic footbridge built in the 1830s, the turrets are quite narrow, so be careful when you are attempting to take you bike across it. Also Drayton manor parks is a few meters across the road from it

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54.5 km

Tameside Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

A lovely area to hike or bike round, not to busy but plenty to see if your a nature lover.

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56.1 km

Tamworth Castle and Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

A beautiful spot to vistit on a summers day, also Planet walk behind you with a cafe, and plenty of other activities.

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57.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.4 km

1.77 km

1.62 km

635 m

571 m

412 m

161 m

Surfaces

28.6 km

12.6 km

7.75 km

6.45 km

2.12 km

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

21°C

11°C

26 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Barker's Bridge – Drayton Gothic Footbridge loop from Tamworth

Curdworth Locks

Birmingham & Fazeley Canal Towpath

Victoria Square and City Hall

Barker's Bridge

Aston Lock 1 Bridge

Drayton Gothic Footbridge

Tameside Nature Reserve

Tamworth Castle and Gardens

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