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West Midlands Region

Sutton Coldfield

NCR 534 at Pype Hayes Park – Library of Birmingham loop from Wylde Green

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West Midlands Region

Sutton Coldfield

NCR 534 at Pype Hayes Park – Library of Birmingham loop from Wylde Green

Moderate

4.4

(8)

45

riders

NCR 534 at Pype Hayes Park – Library of Birmingham loop from Wylde Green

02:07

33.9km

170m

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: October 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 16.4 km for 266 m

After 17.4 km for 61 m

After 18.1 km for 114 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

2.84 km

NCR 534 at Pype Hayes Park

Highlight • River

2

9.41 km

Birmingham & Fazeley Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • River

Cycling along the Birmingham & Fazeley Canal is a fantastic way to experience a mix of urban and rural scenery. The towpath offers a smooth and relatively flat ride, making …

Tip by

13.8 km

Ashted Top Lock

Lake

14.0 km

Ashted Lock 3

Lake

5

17.3 km

Victoria Square and City Hall

Highlight • Settlement

Victoria Square and City Hall

Tip by

6

17.4 km

Chamberlain Memorial Fountain

Highlight • Historical Site

The monument, erected in 1880, commemorates Joseph Chamberlain (1836–1914), who was a city councilor, mayor and member of parliament. It was designed by the architect John Henry Chamberlain, it is 20m high and built in the Neopotian style.

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Tip by

7

18.0 km

Library of Birmingham

Highlight • Viewpoint

Has a secret garden (rooftop terrace) which since lockdown has been closed

Tip by

8

18.7 km

Cambrian Wharf Locks

Highlight • Bridge

An interesting historical spot on the canal with a couple of locks and crossings - it seems a world away from the usually busy streets of Birmingham city centre.

Tip by

9

19.9 km

Barker's Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Built in 1842 and is now grade ll listed and is situated over the Birmingham Fazeley Canal

Tip by

10

20.7 km

Aston Lock 1 Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Cross the canal here on a Victorian brick bridge and enjoy the view of the canal overflows and the iron Roving Bridge.

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B

33.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.9 km

4.06 km

1.58 km

1.26 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.3 km

4.15 km

2.82 km

647 m

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Sunday 11 October

17°C

8°C

52 %

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