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Rea Valley Route – Worcester and Birmingham Canal loop from Pineapple Road

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United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Birmingham

Rea Valley Route – Worcester and Birmingham Canal loop from Pineapple Road

Moderate

5.0

(2)

12

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Rea Valley Route – Worcester and Birmingham Canal loop from Pineapple Road

02:15

35.1km

150m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a short out-and-back section

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After 1.25 km for 58 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.28 km

Rea Valley Route

Highlight • Trail

The Rea Valley Route is a 5.7-mile path on the National Cycle Network that connects Birmingham City Centre to Cannon Hill Park and King's Norton Park, passing through several beautiful parks along the way.

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2

2.24 km

Worcester and Birmingham Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Good towpath and scenic route

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3

2.77 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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4

9.86 km

Drawbridge on Stratford-upon-Avon Canal

Highlight • Structure

All electric these days

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5

12.5 km

Dickens Heath Canal Waterfront

Highlight • Settlement

Can go across on a nearby bridge. Nice town,

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6

21.3 km

Wedge Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

Mega Cakes here and friendly to cyclists

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7

22.7 km

Birmingham to Stratford Canal Towpath: Dickens Heath Section

Highlight (Segment) • River

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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8

30.5 km

Chinn Brook Nature Reserve

Highlight • Cycleway

Formerly a part of the expansive Happy Valley region, Chinn Brook Nature Reserve has a captivating charm that never fails to impress. Spanning 17 acres, this sanctuary encompasses diverse habitats, …

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B

35.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

9.33 km

7.96 km

3.85 km

2.61 km

297 m

127 m

Surfaces

14.5 km

12.5 km

4.39 km

3.28 km

312 m

131 m

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Wednesday 28 October

16°C

6°C

16 %

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Comments

July 15, 2022,gravel ride to Earlswood lakes with Ken
Met for a ride with one of my overseas strava friends and took him round Earlswood lakes which he really liked.
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