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West Midlands Region

Tardebigge Top Lock – Tardebigge Reservoir loop from Longbridge

Mountain biking trails

West Midlands Region

Tardebigge Top Lock – Tardebigge Reservoir loop from Longbridge

Moderate

5.0

(2)

4

riders

Tardebigge Top Lock – Tardebigge Reservoir loop from Longbridge

02:07

32.2km

360m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 7.90 km for 5 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

3.40 km

Cofton Lake

Lake

2

6.63 km

Bittell Reservoir and Canal

Highlight • Lake

Bittell Road can be busy with tight blind corners. Avoid if possible

Tip by

10.9 km

Shortwood Rough Grounds

Forest

4

11.2 km

Forest Downhill Trail

Highlight • Trail

nice downhill section if coming from west

Tip by

5

11.8 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

6

15.1 km

View of Tardebigge Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great spot to capture a sunset

Tip by

7

15.4 km

Tardebigge Top Lock

Highlight • Viewpoint

Tardebigge Top Lock is the summit of the 30-lock Tardebigge flight - the longest in the UK. From 1810-1814 it was the site of an experiemental man-powered boat lift.

Tip by

8

16.1 km

Lock Number 57

Highlight • Structure

9

16.5 km

Tardebigge Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Flowing gravel canal path passes this reservoir, great view and lovely pitstop.

Tip by

10

16.6 km

Lock 53

Highlight • Bridge

B

32.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.0 km

5.08 km

4.07 km

4.05 km

1.93 km

Surfaces

12.8 km

11.3 km

4.67 km

2.88 km

497 m

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Elevation

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Weather

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Tuesday 19 May

18°C

10°C

19 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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