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West Midlands Region
Birmingham

Bartley Reservoir Dam – Woodgate Valley Country Park loop from University

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Birmingham

Bartley Reservoir Dam – Woodgate Valley Country Park loop from University

Hard

4.7

(13)

96

riders

Bartley Reservoir Dam – Woodgate Valley Country Park loop from University

02:59

45.4km

580m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 23.6 km for 56 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

686 m

Ariel Aqueduct

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful view of the campus and Selly Oak from the aqueduct.

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2

6.93 km

Saint Leonard's Church, Frankley

Highlight • Other

This Church is the last bend before the 10% hill, short and sharp and you are on your way to Frankley, Romsley or Clent. Be careful of the road narrowing …

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3

15.0 km

View of Frankley

Highlight • Viewpoint

This view is worth the excuse to stop for a breather. Ignore your Strava segment times, just soak up that view and feel awesome

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4

23.6 km

St Leonard's Church

Highlight • Monument

Nestled in the serene countryside, this charming rural church occasionally opens its doors on days when services are not held. Within its walls, you'll find poignant memorials honouring the fallen …

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24.3 km

Brinks Coppice

Forest

6

28.1 km

View from Dark Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

Once you've climbed up Dark Lane get your breath back and enjoy the view!

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7

36.8 km

Bartley Reservoir Dam

Highlight • Lake

constructed in 1925 to supply drinking water to Birmingham

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8

39.1 km

Woodgate Valley Country Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The path as you enter here is better to the left, compacted gravel and is dreamy to ride along, a beautiful stream accompanies you to the right and has some …

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9

44.1 km

Bourn Brook Walkway

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New bit walkway on the Bourn Brook cycle path creating an alternative to the arkward bit of single track down the side of the petrol Station.

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B

45.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.8 km

5.16 km

2.53 km

1.81 km

115 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.3 km

7.70 km

4.48 km

472 m

248 m

170 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Saturday 16 May

14°C

7°C

74 %

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