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West Midlands Region

Forest Downhill Trail – Alvechurch Marina loop from Redditch

Mountain biking trails

West Midlands Region

Forest Downhill Trail – Alvechurch Marina loop from Redditch

Easy

5.0

(2)

3

riders

Forest Downhill Trail – Alvechurch Marina loop from Redditch

01:11

18.3km

160m

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: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.31 km for 145 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

6.33 km

View of Tardebigge Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great spot to capture a sunset

Tip by

2

7.14 km

View of the Canal from Brockhill Lane Bridge

Highlight • Lake

Nice to take a break at the lake

Tip by

3

7.66 km

Narrow Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • River

Towpath very narrow, need to stop to let people pass. Could get muddy in wet weather.

Tip by

4

8.91 km

View of Wheat Fields Near Clows Top

Highlight • Natural

Coming out of the woods to these top fields, the views are wonderful. Off road shoes required. Path is well kept.

Tip by

5

9.12 km

Forest Downhill Trail

Highlight • Trail

nice downhill section if coming from west

Tip by

6

10.0 km

Lift Off Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Watch out for incoming traffic before take off

Tip by

7

11.0 km

Alvechurch Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

Situated on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Alvechurch Marina is close to the impressive 30-lock Tardebigge Flight, the Weighbridge pub and Alvechurch train station.

Tip by

B

18.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.91 km

4.11 km

2.52 km

1.91 km

519 m

373 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.5 km

4.09 km

1.39 km

302 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

14°C

7°C

90 %

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Comments

July 19, 2026

The trail down the canal is absolutely ruined, don't go down it

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