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Tardebigge Locks – Tardebigge Reservoir loop from Bromsgrove

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West Midlands Region

Tardebigge Locks – Tardebigge Reservoir loop from Bromsgrove

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Tardebigge Locks – Tardebigge Reservoir loop from Bromsgrove

00:50

7.98km

70m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

156 m

The Queens Head, Stoke Pound

Highlight • Restaurant

Spot on for a mid or post ride beer and great Sunday roast.

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2

737 m

Tardebigge Locks

Highlight • Cycleway

Make sure you've got the right tyres on your bike. I was riding my tourer and the tyres needed to be a bit more aggressive for the muddy tow path.

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3

2.08 km

Canal Lock and Bridge No. 52

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Take care along this path. going through several gates. you will go through gate and just the other side, you will immediately come across a ditch. warn walkers, could turn ankle. follow track until you come to entrance to canal.

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4

2.81 km

Lock 53

Highlight • Bridge

5

3.97 km

Tardebigge Top Lock

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Tardebigge Top Lock is the summit of the 30-lock Tardebigge flight - the longest in the UK. From 1810-1814 it was the site of an experiemental man-powered boat lift.

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4.66 km

Lock Number 57

Highlight • Structure

7

5.07 km

Tardebigge Reservoir

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Flowing gravel canal path passes this reservoir, great view and lovely pitstop.

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8

6.29 km

Worcester and Birmingham Canal Locks (NCN 5 Bridge)

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NCN5 crosses over a bridge over the Worcester and Birmingham canal with a great view of the tow path and locks.

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7.98 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.54 km

341 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.40 km

482 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Monday 18 May

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10°C

88 %

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