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Chamberlain Memorial Fountain – Library of Birmingham loop from Smethwick High Street and Crocketts Lane Conservation Area

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Chamberlain Memorial Fountain – Library of Birmingham loop from Smethwick High Street and Crocketts Lane Conservation Area

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Chamberlain Memorial Fountain – Library of Birmingham loop from Smethwick High Street and Crocketts Lane Conservation Area

02:41

10.3km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.57 km

Rotton Park Junction

Lake

2.83 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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3.13 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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6.08 km

Queen Victoria Statue

Highlight • Monument

Check out the paw print at the base

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6.18 km

The River Fountain (Floozie in the Jacuzzi), Victoria Square

Highlight • Monument

The River (the Floozie)
In 1993, Victoria Square was pedestrianised and remodelled. This included the installation of a massive water feature.

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6.23 km

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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6.58 km

Library of Birmingham

Highlight • Viewpoint

Has a secret garden (rooftop terrace) which since lockdown has been closed

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6.91 km

Statue of Boulton, Watt and Murdoch

Highlight • Monument

The gilded bronze statue, known as the "Golden Boys" (and also the "Carpet Salesmen"!), honors Matthew Boulton, James Watt and William Murdoch. They are shown examining steam engine plans.

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7.25 km

Brindleyplace Canal Quarter

Highlight • Restaurant

It has a special flair, especially in the evening when the lights are on.

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7.81 km

Ladywood Junction

Lake

10.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.47 km

1.81 km

1.37 km

339 m

256 m

Surfaces

7.32 km

1.60 km

1.02 km

299 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 3 July

24°C

14°C

18 %

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Chamberlain Memorial Fountain – Library of Birmingham loop from Smethwick High Street and Crocketts Lane Conservation Area

Old Turn Junction

Cambrian Wharf Locks

Queen Victoria Statue

The River Fountain (Floozie in the Jacuzzi), Victoria Square