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West Midlands Region

Coughton Ford – Alvechurch Marina loop from Redditch

West Midlands Region

Coughton Ford – Alvechurch Marina loop from Redditch

Moderate

7

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Coughton Ford – Alvechurch Marina loop from Redditch

01:39

26.1km

250m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.12 km

Shared Path Through Wooded Area Near Redditch

Highlight • Forest

Across the bridge for off road down hill path between the trees towards Redditch. Careful of walkers as is a shared path.

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2

4.46 km

Coughton Ford

Highlight • Bridge

Good fun on gravel bike, road leading down to and away from ford has lots of loose gravel and pot holes

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3

4.50 km

Water Crossing with Depth Markers

Highlight • Rest Area

Hilly on the other side

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4

9.93 km

View of the Canal from Brockhill Lane Bridge

Highlight • Lake

Nice to take a break at the lake

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5

10.5 km

Narrow Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • River

Towpath very narrow, need to stop to let people pass. Could get muddy in wet weather.

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6

11.9 km

Forest Downhill Trail

Highlight • Trail

nice downhill section if coming from west

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12.2 km

Shortwood Rough Grounds

Forest

8

13.7 km

Alvechurch Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

Situated on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Alvechurch Marina is close to the impressive 30-lock Tardebigge Flight, the Weighbridge pub and Alvechurch train station.

Tip by

9

16.1 km

Public Bridleway: Rowney Green to Alvechurch

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely views along the section closest to Rowney Green, decent gravel surface.

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B

26.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

6.98 km

4.33 km

3.25 km

237 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.2 km

7.17 km

5.65 km

1.07 km

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Thursday 7 May

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8°C

48 %

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