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West Midlands Region

Black Sabbath Bench – Gas Street Basin loop from Shirley

Mountain biking trails

West Midlands Region

Black Sabbath Bench – Gas Street Basin loop from Shirley

Easy

5.0

(3)

8

riders

Black Sabbath Bench – Gas Street Basin loop from Shirley

01:56

34.2km

190m

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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.6 km for 51 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

9.37 km

Attic Brew Co.

Highlight • Restaurant

Perfect stop off point near the main canal route. Awesome craft beer with the occasional pop up food event. Highly recommend.

Tip by

11.5 km

Whitehouse Wharf

Lake

3

14.4 km

Edgbaston Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

this tunnel is 105 yards long and has recently been widened to accommodate cyclists and pedestrians at the same time.

Tip by

4

16.5 km

Black Sabbath Bench

Highlight • Historical Site

The Black Sabbath Bench is a commemorative site dedicated to honouring the legendary Birmingham metal band, Black Sabbath. Situated atop Broad Street, it overlooks the Canal Street bridge, which is likewise named in honour of the band.

Tip by

5

16.7 km

Cherry Blossoms at Oozells Square

Highlight • Natural

Check out the Cherry blossom in late March 😍🌸🌸

Tip by

6

17.0 km

Gas Street Basin

Highlight • River

Gas Street Basin

Tip by

7

20.0 km

Somerset Road Canal Access Steps

Highlight • Cycleway

There is no ramp at this entrance to the canal, just a winding staircase. We had to carry bikes up here due to canal closure and works being done at …

Tip by

21.1 km

Metchley Roman Fort

Archaeological Site

9

21.8 km

Bournbrook Canal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

No access to/from the road which is far below.

Tip by

B

34.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.3 km

1.95 km

1.27 km

1.04 km

686 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.1 km

7.26 km

998 m

517 m

229 m

151 m

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Tuesday 6 October

14°C

7°C

91 %

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