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United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Warwickshire
Warwick
Lapworth

Birmingham Canal Navigations – Gas Street Basin loop from Lapworth

Routes
United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Warwickshire
Warwick
Lapworth

Birmingham Canal Navigations – Gas Street Basin loop from Lapworth

Moderate

5.0

(3)

27

riders

Birmingham Canal Navigations – Gas Street Basin loop from Lapworth

03:22

58.0km

260m

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 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 44.3 km for 6 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

5.46 km

Knowle Locks

Highlight • Rest Area

There is a tap here which is useful for refilling water

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2

25.1 km

Aston Lock 1 Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Cross the canal here on a Victorian brick bridge and enjoy the view of the canal overflows and the iron Roving Bridge.

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3

25.9 km

Barker's Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Built in 1842 and is now grade ll listed and is situated over the Birmingham Fazeley Canal

Tip by

27.2 km

Cambrian Wharf

Lake

5

27.6 km

Birmingham Canal Navigations

Highlight • Cycleway

Around 160 miles (257 km) of waterways make up the Birmingham Canal Navigations, with over 100 miles (160 km) still navigable today. The Birmingham Canal opened in 1772 to connect …

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6

28.0 km

Gas Street Basin

Highlight • River

Gas Street Basin

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7

29.7 km

Edgbaston Tunnel

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Cool one to cycle through in the dark

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32.0 km

Metchley Roman Fort

Archaeological Site

33.1 km

Whitehouse Wharf

Lake

10

33.7 km

Fantastic stretch of canal towpath. Offers cyclists a traffic-free route into Birmingham City Centre.

Tip by

11

44.4 km

Section off unpaved canal towpath which is particularly muddy in Autumn and winter. Good fun if you like a bit more mud in your rides.

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B

58.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.2 km

20.0 km

6.74 km

4.81 km

298 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.7 km

10.1 km

10.1 km

9.87 km

6.49 km

2.88 km

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