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Gas Street Basin – Black Sabbath Bench loop from Birmingham Snow Hill

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Gas Street Basin – Black Sabbath Bench loop from Birmingham Snow Hill

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Gas Street Basin – Black Sabbath Bench loop from Birmingham Snow Hill

00:53

13.7km

110m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 861 m for 61 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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891 m

Chamberlain Memorial Fountain

Highlight • Historical Site

The monument, erected in 1880, commemorates Joseph Chamberlain (1836–1914), who was a city councilor, mayor and member of parliament. It was designed by the architect John Henry Chamberlain, it is 20m high and built in the Neopotian style.

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1.56 km

Cambrian Wharf Locks

Highlight • Bridge

An interesting historical spot on the canal with a couple of locks and crossings - it seems a world away from the usually busy streets of Birmingham city centre.

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8.41 km

Somerset Road Canal Access Steps

Highlight • Cycleway

There is no ramp at this entrance to the canal, just a winding staircase. We had to carry bikes up here due to canal closure and works being done at …

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9.58 km

Edgbaston Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

this tunnel is 105 yards long and has recently been widened to accommodate cyclists and pedestrians at the same time.

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11.4 km

Gas Street Basin

Highlight • River

Gas Street Basin

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11.6 km

Black Sabbath Bench

Highlight • Historical Site

The Black Sabbath Bench is a commemorative site dedicated to honouring the legendary Birmingham metal band, Black Sabbath. Situated atop Broad Street, it overlooks the Canal Street bridge, which is likewise named in honour of the band.

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11.9 km

Old Turn Junction

Highlight • River

At Old Turn Junction, where the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal meets the Birmingham Canal Navigations Main Line Canal. The island was installed during World War II, to allow the use …

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12.9 km

Bike Parking at Newhall Street and Queensway

Highlight • Rest Area

13.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.11 km

2.49 km

2.09 km

1.23 km

693 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.28 km

5.10 km

1.98 km

693 m

312 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 11 June

21°C

13°C

37 %

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Gas Street Basin – Black Sabbath Bench loop from Birmingham Snow Hill

Chamberlain Memorial Fountain

Cambrian Wharf Locks

Somerset Road Canal Access Steps

Edgbaston Tunnel

Gas Street Basin

Black Sabbath Bench

Old Turn Junction

Bike Parking at Newhall Street and Queensway

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