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Edgbaston Reservoir – Seagull Viewing Point loop from The Birmingham Botanical Gardens

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West Midlands Region

Edgbaston Reservoir – Seagull Viewing Point loop from The Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Moderate

8

runners

Edgbaston Reservoir – Seagull Viewing Point loop from The Birmingham Botanical Gardens

00:53

8.37km

70m

Running

Moderate run. 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 8, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.79 km

Somerset Road Canal Access Steps

Highlight • Cycleway

There is no ramp at this entrance to the canal, just a winding staircase. We had to carry bikes up here due to canal closure and works being done at …

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2

5.44 km

Sir Oliver Lodge Blue Plaque

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On wall of University building

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3

6.94 km

Waterworks Tower

Highlight • Monument

Discover more about the Waterworks Tower, thought to be the inspiration for one of the Two Towers in J.R.R Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings' by watching this short film, …

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7.26 km

Edgbaston Reservoir

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Edgebaston Reservoir, original known as rotton Park Reservoir is around 800meters in length and is primarily a canal feeder Reservoir in Birmingham. Its used for sailing and by joggers and …

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7.36 km

Seagull Viewing Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

7.98 km

Edgbaston Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Edgabston Reservoir Birmingham

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8.37 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.60 km

3.36 km

738 m

317 m

280 m

Surfaces

4.19 km

1.85 km

1.34 km

515 m

331 m

< 100 m

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