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Black Sabbath Bench – Bournbrook Canal Path loop from Olton

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Black Sabbath Bench – Bournbrook Canal Path loop from Olton

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4.3

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Black Sabbath Bench – Bournbrook Canal Path loop from Olton

01:59

35.5km

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: February 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 289 m for 75 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.0 km

Birmingham Canal Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

I would go in morning or day time, as was very dark at these times and could imagine it to be absolutely pitch black at night. Take precautions when going …

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11.3 km

Small Canal Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

11.8 km

Cambrian Wharf

Lake

12.4 km

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.

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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.

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16.6 km

Metchley Roman Fort

Archaeological Site

17.5 km

Bournbrook Canal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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29.7 km

Sarehole Mill

Highlight • Cafe

Apparently Sarehole Mill was Tolkien's inspiration for the Old Mill in Hobbiton - Tolkien grew up nearby and could see the mill from his house. In the Fellowship of the …

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35.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.6 km

3.91 km

1.60 km

1.30 km

983 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.7 km

11.7 km

1.02 km

759 m

298 m

Elevation

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Saturday 16 May

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Black Sabbath Bench – Bournbrook Canal Path loop from Olton

Birmingham Canal Tunnel

Small Canal Tunnel