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Edgbaston Tunnel – Worcester and Birmingham Canal loop from Five Ways

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Edgbaston Tunnel – Worcester and Birmingham Canal loop from Five Ways

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Edgbaston Tunnel – Worcester and Birmingham Canal loop from Five Ways

00:53

14.9km

90m

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: April 16, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 57 m for 15 m

After 14.8 km for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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871 m

Edgbaston Tunnel

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Cool one to cycle through in the dark

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2.09 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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4.54 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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5.99 km

Attic Brew Co.

Highlight • Restaurant

Perfect stop off point near the main canal route. Awesome craft beer with the occasional pop up food event. Highly recommend.

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7.55 km

Worcester and Birmingham Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Good towpath and scenic route

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7.57 km

View of Kings Norton Church

Highlight (Segment) • Religious Site

9.49 km

Canal View Near Residential Houses

Highlight • Viewpoint

Canal admirer with their faithful companion

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11.9 km

Worcester & Birmingham Canal at University Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Steps with a small ridge/ramp to wheel bikes up and down. Not suitable for things like none standard bikes, trailers or push chairs.

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14.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.5 km

236 m

105 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

475 m

461 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

16°C

4°C

16 %

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Edgbaston Tunnel – Worcester and Birmingham Canal loop from Five Ways

Edgbaston Tunnel

Somerset Road Canal Access Steps

Worcester and Birmingham Canal Towpath

Attic Brew Co.

Worcester and Birmingham Canal

View of Kings Norton Church

Canal View Near Residential Houses

Worcester & Birmingham Canal at University Bridge

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