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New Frankley In Birmingham

Rea Valley Route – Rea Valley Route loop from Longbridge

Bike touring routes & trails

West Midlands Region

New Frankley In Birmingham

Rea Valley Route – Rea Valley Route loop from Longbridge

Easy

4.6

(5)

53

riders

Rea Valley Route – Rea Valley Route loop from Longbridge

01:13

20.1km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

746 m

Hollymoor Water Tower

Highlight • Monument

Water Tower at Hollymoor Hospital - Situated just off the top of Tessall Lane. Find your way to it via the big green dome that’s visible from miles. Hollymoor Hospital …

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2

5.84 km

Wetland Pathway

Highlight • Trail

3

5.99 km

Rea Valley Route – River Rea Heritage Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Great traffic-free green route. Part of National Cycle Route 5. A scenic get away from the city, it's a pleasure to ride.

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4

7.66 km

Rea Valley Route

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a popular cycling and walking route that runs through Birmingham. It is approximately 7 miles (11km) long and follows the River Lea from Cannon Hill to Longbridge. It's …

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5

9.37 km

Shared Pathway

Highlight • Trail

6

9.50 km

Rea Valley Route

Highlight • Trail

The Rea Valley Route is a 5.7-mile path on the National Cycle Network that connects Birmingham City Centre to Cannon Hill Park and King's Norton Park, passing through several beautiful parks along the way.

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7

9.85 km

River Rea

Highlight • River

B

20.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.57 km

4.10 km

4.07 km

2.05 km

1.22 km

106 m

Surfaces

14.2 km

5.01 km

381 m

294 m

215 m

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

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8°C

25 %

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