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Perry Barr Locks – Canal Path Near Birmingham loop from Landywood

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West Midlands Region

South Staffordshire

Perry Barr Locks – Canal Path Near Birmingham loop from Landywood

Moderate

3

riders

Perry Barr Locks – Canal Path Near Birmingham loop from Landywood

04:59

76.3km

340m

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: August 1, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 25.1 km for 10 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

8.15 km

McClean Way

Highlight • Cycleway

Smooth traffic-free tarmac path with a nice view of the river. Respect other users while on the path; it can get busy at peak times.

Tip by

2

10.8 km

Wyrley and Essington Canal (Daw End Branch)

Highlight • Cycleway

Nicknamed the Curly Wyrley, the Wyrley & Essington Canal meanders peacefully through the English Midlands. It has few boats, but it is popular with recreational walkers, runners and cyclists.

Tip by

16.2 km

Black Country Millennium Forest

Forest

17.8 km

Yew Tree Plantation

Forest

5

19.1 km

Tame Valley Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

6

21.8 km

Perry Barr Locks

Highlight • River

Great spot for a picnic, there is also a tap there to fill up your water bottle.

Tip by

7

24.1 km

Canal Path Near Birmingham

Highlight • Cycleway

Lots of nice gravel track along the canal. Just don't fall in. That stuff isn't nice on your clothes.

Tip by

8

27.0 km

Birmingham & Fazeley Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • River

Cycling along the Birmingham & Fazeley Canal is a fantastic way to experience a mix of urban and rural scenery. The towpath offers a smooth and relatively flat ride, making …

Tip by

9

38.0 km

Curdworth Locks

Highlight • Rest Area

Not much options here apart from heading along the canal

Tip by

10

50.4 km

Hopwas Canal Path

Highlight • River

Some parts quite smooth, others can be rutted from wet weather

Tip by

69.3 km

Crassular Pool

Lake

B

76.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.2 km

19.6 km

10.7 km

6.36 km

3.01 km

375 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.0 km

18.8 km

10.5 km

9.41 km

1.99 km

613 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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