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Alvechurch Marina – Kings Norton Junction loop from Redditch

Alvechurch Marina – Kings Norton Junction loop from Redditch

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Alvechurch Marina – Kings Norton Junction loop from Redditch

02:57

48.3km

360m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: June 26, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 16.8 km for 88 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.38 km

Brockhill Wood

Forest

5.38 km

View of the Canal from Brockhill Lane Bridge

Highlight • Lake

Nice to take a break at the lake

Tip by

5.91 km

Narrow Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • River

Towpath very narrow, need to stop to let people pass. Could get muddy in wet weather.

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7.37 km

Forest Downhill Trail

Highlight • Trail

nice downhill section if coming from west

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7.63 km

Shortwood Rough Grounds

Forest

9.19 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.

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14.1 km

Wast Hills Tunnel and Canal Path (Alvechurch to Hopwood)

Highlight • Structure

Be prepared for great mud along the canal 😊

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19.2 km

Kings Norton Junction

Highlight • Bridge

Opened in 1807 this humpback bridge is a lovely spot to grab a good view of the canal junction. Be careful it can be slippy when wet.

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26.3 km

Drawbridge on Stratford-upon-Avon Canal

Highlight • Structure

All electric these days

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26.4 km

Birmingham to Stratford Canal Towpath: Dickens Heath Section

Highlight (Segment) • River

Section off unpaved canal towpath which is particularly muddy in Autumn and winter. Good fun if you like a bit more mud in your rides.

Tip by

48.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.9 km

11.7 km

8.79 km

8.60 km

1.34 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.5 km

13.0 km

9.51 km

5.95 km

322 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 July

25°C

8°C

0 %

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Alvechurch Marina – Kings Norton Junction loop from Redditch

View of the Canal from Brockhill Lane Bridge

Narrow Canal Towpath

Forest Downhill Trail

Alvechurch Marina

Wast Hills Tunnel and Canal Path (Alvechurch to Hopwood)

Kings Norton Junction

Drawbridge on Stratford-upon-Avon Canal

Birmingham to Stratford Canal Towpath: Dickens Heath Section

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