Birmingham Canal Towpath – Galton Bridge loop from Tipton
Birmingham Canal Towpath – Galton Bridge loop from Tipton
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Birmingham Canal Towpath – Galton Bridge loop from Tipton
02:52
48.0km
200m
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: September 25, 2026
Tips
Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps
You may need to carry your bike.
After 24.7 km for 17 m
After 35.9 km for 21 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
1.98 km
Cosely Canal Cut & Tunnel SINC Black Country Geosite
Nature Reserve
8.32 km
Wyrley and Essington Canal
Highlight • Structure
15.9 km
Factory Road Canal Junction – National Cycle Route 81
Highlight • Cycleway
Tip by
17.7 km
Black Country Millennium Forest
Forest
19.5 km
Albion Junction
Lake
22.9 km
Birmingham Canal Towpath
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
Tip by
24.0 km
Galton Bridge
Highlight • Bridge
Tip by
24.8 km
Galton Valley Pumping Station
Highlight • Monument
Tip by
26.4 km
Engine Arm Canal
Lake
32.5 km
Harborne Walkway
Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site
Tip by
36.1 km
Soho Loop on the Birmingham Canal Navigations Main Line
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
47.5 km
Canal Towpath Gravel Section
Highlight • River
48.0 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
33.8 km
4.64 km
4.53 km
2.39 km
1.54 km
1.18 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
32.0 km
8.71 km
3.94 km
1.75 km
1.20 km
502 m
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Lowest point (130 m)
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