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United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Birmingham

Bournbrook Canal Path – Black Sabbath Bench loop from Harborne

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Birmingham

Bournbrook Canal Path – Black Sabbath Bench loop from Harborne

Moderate

4.7

(3)

10

riders

Bournbrook Canal Path – Black Sabbath Bench loop from Harborne

02:09

37.7km

200m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 32.5 km for 68 m

After 33.2 km for 85 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.51 km

Bournbrook Canal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

No access to/from the road which is far below.

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2

6.42 km

Winterbourne Botanic Garden

Highlight • Historical Site

Winterbourne Botanic Garden is an oasis of calm in Edgbaston. Inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement, the seven-acre garden is a rare example of an early 20th-century suburban villa …

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3

8.30 km

Edgbaston Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

this tunnel is 105 yards long and has recently been widened to accommodate cyclists and pedestrians at the same time.

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4

10.3 km

Black Sabbath Bench

Highlight • Historical Site

The Black Sabbath Bench is a commemorative site dedicated to honouring the legendary Birmingham metal band, Black Sabbath. Situated atop Broad Street, it overlooks the Canal Street bridge, which is likewise named in honour of the band.

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10.9 km

Cambrian Wharf

Lake

6

11.4 km

Small Canal Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

7

11.8 km

Birmingham Canal Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

I would go in morning or day time, as was very dark at these times and could imagine it to be absolutely pitch black at night. Take precautions when going …

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8

21.5 km

Sarehole Mill

Highlight • Cafe

Apparently Sarehole Mill was Tolkien's inspiration for the Old Mill in Hobbiton - Tolkien grew up nearby and could see the mill from his house. In the Fellowship of the …

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33.0 km

Whitehouse Wharf

Lake

B

37.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.6 km

5.83 km

2.67 km

2.13 km

235 m

160 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.7 km

12.2 km

5.47 km

863 m

310 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Thursday 7 May

18°C

8°C

34 %

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