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West Midlands Region

Rea Valley Route – Worcester and Birmingham Canal loop from Pineapple Road

West Midlands Region

Rea Valley Route – Worcester and Birmingham Canal loop from Pineapple Road

Moderate

5.0

(2)

12

riders

Rea Valley Route – Worcester and Birmingham Canal loop from Pineapple Road

02:14

35.0km

150m

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: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

1.28 km

Rea Valley Route

Highlight • Trail

The Rea Valley Route is a 5.7-mile path on the National Cycle Network that connects Birmingham City Centre to Cannon Hill Park and King's Norton Park, passing through several beautiful parks along the way.

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2

2.24 km

Worcester and Birmingham Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Good towpath and scenic route

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3

2.77 km

Kings Norton Junction

Highlight • Bridge

Opened in 1807 this humpback bridge is a lovely spot to grab a good view of the canal junction. Be careful it can be slippy when wet.

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4

9.86 km

Drawbridge on Stratford-upon-Avon Canal

Highlight • Structure

All electric these days

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5

12.5 km

Dickens Heath Canal Waterfront

Highlight • Settlement

Can go across on a nearby bridge. Nice town,

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6

21.3 km

Wedge Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

Mega Cakes here and friendly to cyclists

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7

22.7 km

Birmingham to Stratford Canal Towpath: Dickens Heath Section

Highlight (Segment) • River

Section off unpaved canal towpath which is particularly muddy in Autumn and winter. Good fun if you like a bit more mud in your rides.

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8

30.5 km

Chinn Brook Nature Reserve

Highlight • Cycleway

Formerly a part of the expansive Happy Valley region, Chinn Brook Nature Reserve has a captivating charm that never fails to impress. Spanning 17 acres, this sanctuary encompasses diverse habitats, …

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B

35.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

9.05 km

7.96 km

4.14 km

2.85 km

297 m

127 m

Surfaces

14.4 km

12.5 km

4.10 km

3.52 km

312 m

131 m

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Tuesday 20 October

10°C

5°C

81 %

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Comments

July 15, 2022,gravel ride to Earlswood lakes with Ken

Met for a ride with one of my overseas strava friends and took him round Earlswood lakes which he really liked.

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