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Gas Street Basin – Birmingham Canal Navigations loop from Tipton

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United Kingdom

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West Midlands Region

Gas Street Basin – Birmingham Canal Navigations loop from Tipton

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Gas Street Basin – Birmingham Canal Navigations loop from Tipton

01:40

26.7km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.4 km for 65 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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560 m

Canal Towpath Gravel Section

Highlight • River

3.01 km

Albion Junction

Lake

6.43 km

This is a pleasant, gravelled section of the Birmingham Canal towpath which makes for a smooth cycle. The towpath goes right through the heart of the city and connects various parts of Birmingham including landmarks like Gas Street Basin and Brindleyplace.

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7.89 km

Galton Valley Pumping Station

Highlight • Monument

Situated on the birmingham main line canal.the pump[ing station first opened in 1892 with the purpose of pumping water from the lower birmingham new main line to the to the Old main linen canal. to replace the water lost from the higher level when boats went through the smethwick locks.

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9.13 km

Birmingham Canal Old Main Line Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Be prepared for uneven surfaces and potential wet pot holes / tow path if rained - however plenty of detour or train hop on hop off Options

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11.9 km

Soho Loop on the Birmingham Canal Navigations Main Line

Highlight • Trail

Take a short detour via Soho Loop

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13.6 km

Gas Street Basin

Highlight • River

Gas Street Basin

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14.0 km

Birmingham Canal Navigations

Highlight • Cycleway

Around 160 miles (257 km) of waterways make up the Birmingham Canal Navigations, with over 100 miles (160 km) still navigable today. The Birmingham Canal opened in 1772 to connect Birmingham to the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. Today, you are more likely to see residential and tourist narrow boats traversing the waters than barges carrying goods.

Many areas along the canal have been redeveloped into lively restaurants and bars, whilst quieter spots are still a haven for wildlife.

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14.3 km

Birmingham Roundhouse

Highlight • Other

Worse flats to fit central heating in

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26.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.3 km

4.14 km

2.05 km

193 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.1 km

3.37 km

2.74 km

2.69 km

2.20 km

575 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 30 May

21°C

13°C

32 %

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Gas Street Basin – Birmingham Canal Navigations loop from Tipton

Canal Towpath Gravel Section

Birmingham Canal Towpath

Galton Valley Pumping Station

Birmingham Canal Old Main Line Towpath

Soho Loop on the Birmingham Canal Navigations Main Line

Gas Street Basin

Birmingham Canal Navigations

Birmingham Roundhouse

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