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Quiet Stretch – Canal Towpath Gravel Section loop from Factory Locks, Tipton Conservation Area

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Quiet Stretch – Canal Towpath Gravel Section loop from Factory Locks, Tipton Conservation Area

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Quiet Stretch – Canal Towpath Gravel Section loop from Factory Locks, Tipton Conservation Area

02:09

20.0km

90m

Running

Hard run. Very 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 27, 2026

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3.15 km

Black Country Millennium Forest

Forest

4.21 km

Netherton and Birmingham Canal Junction

Highlight • Cycleway

Crossing point of the canals, with a bridge and short tunnel.

Tip by

5.46 km

Brades Hall Junction

Lake

7.35 km

Oldbury Church

Highlight • Other

8.95 km

Quiet Stretch

Highlight • Trail

Be careful of the overgrown nettles and bramble, can catch you as you pass.

Tip by

9.33 km

Spon Lane Locks Branch Canal

Lake

13.9 km

Molly

Highlight • Other

14.3 km

Canal Towpath Gravel Section

Highlight • River

15.4 km

Factory Road Canal Junction – National Cycle Route 81

Highlight • Cycleway

Beautiful

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20.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

1.80 km

1.33 km

681 m

573 m

184 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.00 km

4.58 km

3.71 km

3.28 km

820 m

574 m

Elevation

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Friday 29 May

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Quiet Stretch – Canal Towpath Gravel Section loop from Factory Locks, Tipton Conservation Area

Netherton and Birmingham Canal Junction

Oldbury Church

Quiet Stretch

Molly

Canal Towpath Gravel Section

Factory Road Canal Junction – National Cycle Route 81

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