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Mountain biking trails

West Midlands Region

Catshill and North Marlbrook CP

Alvechurch Marina – Forest Downhill Trail loop from Lickey End

Mountain biking trails

West Midlands Region

Catshill and North Marlbrook CP

Alvechurch Marina – Forest Downhill Trail loop from Lickey End

Easy

5.0

(1)

3

riders

Alvechurch Marina – Forest Downhill Trail loop from Lickey End

01:13

17.7km

210m

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: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.25 km

Fika Café, Barnt Green

Highlight • Cafe

Lots of vegan choices

Tip by

2

5.58 km

Public Bridleway

Highlight • Trail

Gravel path, fun going down. Careful not to go too fast as path used by walkers.

Tip by

3

7.51 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

4

8.49 km

Lift Off Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Watch out for incoming traffic before take off

Tip by

5

9.41 km

Forest Downhill Trail

Highlight • Trail

nice downhill section if coming from west

Tip by

6

9.66 km

Bridleway Through Farmland Beside Shortwood Tunnel

Highlight • Trail

lovely little copse with a bridleway through

Tip by

7

10.0 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

8

11.4 km

View of the Canal from Brockhill Lane Bridge

Highlight • Lake

Nice to take a break at the lake

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B

17.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

4.00 km

2.78 km

126 m

Surfaces

9.07 km

4.41 km

4.00 km

196 m

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Wednesday 1 July

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14°C

12 %

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