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Kings Norton Junction – Dickens Heath Canal Waterfront loop from Alvechurch

Kings Norton Junction – Dickens Heath Canal Waterfront loop from Alvechurch

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Kings Norton Junction – Dickens Heath Canal Waterfront loop from Alvechurch

02:22

36.9km

240m

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

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.99 km for 89 m

After 7.28 km for 318 m

After 22.6 km for 241 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.57 km

Worcester and Birmingham Canal at Barnt Green Reservoir

Highlight • River

As you walk along the Worcester and Birmingham Canal, you'll be treated to magnificent views that encompass the reservoir, charming narrow boats, and the picturesque countryside that surrounds you.

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4.96 km

Wast Hills Tunnel and Canal Path (Alvechurch to Hopwood)

Highlight • Structure

Be prepared for great mud along the canal 😊

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10.1 km

Kings Norton Junction

Highlight • Bridge

Opened in 1807 this humpback bridge is a lovely spot to grab a good view of the canal junction. Be careful it can be slippy when wet.

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17.2 km

Drawbridge on Stratford-upon-Avon Canal

Highlight • Structure

All electric these days

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19.9 km

Dickens Heath Canal Waterfront

Highlight • Settlement

Can go across on a nearby bridge. Nice town,

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23.1 km

View of Earlswood Lakes and Beaches

Highlight • Trail

Great views across the lake, plenty of location around for you to stop & relax with benches, small extended wooden platforms, beach areas sporadically around them & a nature reserve …

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30.4 km

Tree-Lined Country Roads of Aspley Heath and Portway

Highlight • Trail

The quiet tree-lined back roads to the north of Redditch, in particular around the Aspley Heath and Portway area, are simply quite blissful to ride on. Here you can enjoy …

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31.6 km

Narrow Muddy Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Quite narrow but rideable.

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36.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

10.5 km

6.29 km

5.78 km

3.08 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.6 km

10.7 km

7.90 km

4.46 km

1.23 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

15°C

4°C

18 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Kings Norton Junction – Dickens Heath Canal Waterfront loop from Alvechurch

Worcester and Birmingham Canal at Barnt Green Reservoir

Wast Hills Tunnel and Canal Path (Alvechurch to Hopwood)

Kings Norton Junction

Drawbridge on Stratford-upon-Avon Canal

Dickens Heath Canal Waterfront

View of Earlswood Lakes and Beaches

Tree-Lined Country Roads of Aspley Heath and Portway

Narrow Muddy Bridleway

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