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New Frankley In Birmingham

Ariel Aqueduct – Birmingham Canal Navigations loop from Longbridge

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
New Frankley In Birmingham

Ariel Aqueduct – Birmingham Canal Navigations loop from Longbridge

Moderate

5.0

(2)

60

riders

Ariel Aqueduct – Birmingham Canal Navigations loop from Longbridge

02:05

34.2km

170m

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 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.21 km for 107 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.80 km

Rea Valley Route – River Rea Heritage Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Great traffic-free green route. Part of National Cycle Route 5. A scenic get away from the city, it's a pleasure to ride.

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2

7.52 km

Rea Valley Route

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a popular cycling and walking route that runs through Birmingham. It is approximately 7 miles (11km) long and follows the River Lea from Cannon Hill to Longbridge. It's a green corridor connecting urban areas with pockets of nature, an ideal spot to escape the busy city.

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3

8.19 km

Worcester and Birmingham Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Good towpath and scenic route

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11.6 km

Whitehouse Wharf

Lake

5

12.8 km

Ariel Aqueduct

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful view of the campus and Selly Oak from the aqueduct.

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13.4 km

Metchley Roman Fort

Archaeological Site

7

17.4 km

Gas Street Basin

Highlight • River

Gas Street Basin

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8

17.8 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 Birmingham to the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. Today, you are more likely to see residential and tourist narrow boats traversing the waters than barges carrying goods.

Many areas along the canal have been redeveloped into lively restaurants and bars, whilst quieter spots are still a haven for wildlife.

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9

23.6 km

Worcester and Birmingham Canal Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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10

26.9 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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B

34.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.6 km

4.22 km

2.55 km

2.13 km

1.79 km

Surfaces

24.4 km

4.87 km

3.47 km

1.07 km

376 m

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Monday 18 May

16°C

9°C

90 %

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