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Engine Arm Aqueduct – Canal Path Near Birmingham loop from Erdington

Engine Arm Aqueduct – Canal Path Near Birmingham loop from Erdington

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Engine Arm Aqueduct – Canal Path Near Birmingham loop from Erdington

04:08

77.4km

270m

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: July 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.4 km for 65 m

After 37.4 km for 164 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.4 km

Engine Arm Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

The Engine Arm Aqueduct was built in 1825 by Thomas Telford to carry a water feeder from the Edgbaston Reservoir over the main line to the adjacent and parallel old main line. The aqueduct is Grade II-listed.

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13.3 km

Galton Tunnel

Highlight • Bridge

Wide bridge to sprint down

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13.9 km

Galton Valley Black Country Geosite

Nature Reserve

15.6 km

Bromford Junction

Lake

37.5 km

Rough Wood Chase

Nature Reserve

44.3 km

Black Country Millennium Forest

Forest

49.0 km

Pelsall Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

49.1 km

Wyrley and Essington Canal Path

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Known locally as "the Curly Wryley", the Wyrley and Essington Canal runs from Wolverhampton to near Lichfield. The canal was completed in 1797 to transport coal from mines in Wryley to Wolverhampton and Walsall. Today, the canal is a peaceful place that is home to diverse wildlife. It has been a designated Local Nature Reserve since 2008.

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60.1 km

Wyrley and Essington Canal (Daw End Branch)

Highlight • Cycleway

Nicknamed the Curly Wyrley, the Wyrley & Essington Canal meanders peacefully through the English Midlands. It has few boats, but it is popular with recreational walkers, runners and cyclists.

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67.1 km

Yew Tree Plantation

Forest

68.4 km

Tame Valley Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

71.0 km

Perry Barr Locks

Highlight • River

Great spot for a picnic, there is also a tap there to fill up your water bottle.

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73.3 km

Canal Path Near Birmingham

Highlight • Cycleway

Lots of nice gravel track along the canal. Just don't fall in. That stuff isn't nice on your clothes.

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77.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.0 km

21.2 km

8.51 km

5.52 km

3.90 km

418 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.3 km

22.5 km

7.73 km

6.42 km

1.90 km

1.71 km

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

28°C

13°C

0 %

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Engine Arm Aqueduct – Canal Path Near Birmingham loop from Erdington

Engine Arm Aqueduct

Galton Tunnel

Pelsall Nature Reserve

Wyrley and Essington Canal Path

Wyrley and Essington Canal (Daw End Branch)

Tame Valley Canal

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