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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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4.2

(6)

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Edgbaston Tunnel – Worcester and Birmingham Canal loop from Five Ways

00:54

14.8km

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: August 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.02 km for 144 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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878 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 the University Station which we found very difficult. We would advise getting on/off the canal at University Station or the Vale.

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3.09 km

Statue of Faraday at the University of Birmingham

Highlight • Structure

Entrance to the University campus from the train station

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4.70 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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7.46 km

Worcester and Birmingham Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Good towpath and scenic route

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7.48 km

View of Kings Norton Church

Highlight (Segment) • Religious Site

9.41 km

Canal View Near Residential Houses

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Canal admirer with their faithful companion

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11.8 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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14.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.3 km

266 m

257 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

408 m

371 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 23 August

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Edgbaston Tunnel – Worcester and Birmingham Canal loop from Five Ways

Edgbaston Tunnel

Somerset Road Canal Access Steps

Statue of Faraday at the University of Birmingham

Worcester and Birmingham Canal Towpath

Worcester and Birmingham Canal

View of Kings Norton Church

Canal View Near Residential Houses

Worcester & Birmingham Canal at University Bridge

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