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Galton Tunnel – Engine Arm Aqueduct loop from Tipton

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West Midlands Region

Galton Tunnel – Engine Arm Aqueduct loop from Tipton

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Galton Tunnel – Engine Arm Aqueduct loop from Tipton

01:45

16.7km

60m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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530 m

Canal Towpath Gravel Section

Highlight • River

3.05 km

Albion Junction

Lake

5.91 km

Quiet Stretch

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Be careful of the overgrown nettles and bramble, can catch you as you pass.

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6.44 km

Spon Lane Canal Path and Stewart Aqueduct

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spon lane mail line locks is a 800 yard section of the bcn main line canal which forms a connecting sliproad where the old line croses the new line at the stewart Aqueduct.

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6.44 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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7.42 km

Galton Tunnel

Highlight • Bridge

Wide bridge to sprint down

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7.90 km

Galton Valley Pumping Station

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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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8.39 km

Engine Arm Aqueduct

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The Engine Arm Aqueduct was built in 1825 by Thomas Telford to carry a water feeder from the Edgbaston Reservoir over the main line to the adjacent and parallel old main line. The aqueduct is Grade II-listed.

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16.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

1.29 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.89 km

3.39 km

2.24 km

1.61 km

974 m

594 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 13 July

28°C

12°C

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Galton Tunnel – Engine Arm Aqueduct loop from Tipton

Canal Towpath Gravel Section

Quiet Stretch

Spon Lane Canal Path and Stewart Aqueduct

Birmingham Canal Towpath

Galton Tunnel

Galton Valley Pumping Station

Engine Arm Aqueduct

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