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West Midlands Region

Tame Valley Canal – Perry Barr Locks loop from Chasewater Railway Museum

Bike touring routes & trails

West Midlands Region

Tame Valley Canal – Perry Barr Locks loop from Chasewater Railway Museum

Moderate

5.0

(2)

18

riders

Tame Valley Canal – Perry Barr Locks loop from Chasewater Railway Museum

02:59

40.2km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: May 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1.39 km

Black Country Millennium Forest

Forest

1.88 km

Brownhills Miner Black Country Geosite

Nature Reserve

3

3.96 km

Canal Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

The hedges have been cut and lots is thorns!!!

Tip by

4

9.76 km

Wyrley and Essington Canal (Daw End Branch)

Highlight • Cycleway

Nicknamed the Curly Wyrley, the Wyrley & Essington Canal meanders peacefully through the English Midlands. It has few boats, but it is popular with recreational walkers, runners and cyclists.

Tip by

5

11.9 km

Rushall Canal Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Steady turns through snow and water and over very icy tarmac.

Tip by

15.1 km

Walsteed Wood

Forest

7

17.6 km

Tame Valley Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

8

19.8 km

View of Freeth Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

9

20.2 km

Perry Barr Locks

Highlight • River

Great spot for a picnic, there is also a tap there to fill up your water bottle.

Tip by

10

23.7 km

Yellow Bridge Over the Canal, National Cycle Route 5 Junction

Highlight • Cycleway

11

28.6 km

Aldridge Junction

Highlight • River

B

40.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.0 km

17.3 km

1.76 km

1.53 km

1.07 km

497 m

Surfaces

17.0 km

14.9 km

5.48 km

2.68 km

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