Gibson's Pool – Scenic Canal Stretch loop from Kingsbury CP

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Gibson's Pool – Scenic Canal Stretch loop from Kingsbury CP

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Gibson's Pool – Scenic Canal Stretch loop from Kingsbury CP

02:29

9.67km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.48 km

Meadow Path, Kingsbury Water Park

Highlight • Trail

A much quieter area of Kingsbury, should you wish to avoid the main park, so many footpaths to choose from as well out this way.

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2.21 km

Gibson's Pool

Highlight • Lake

Gibson's Pool is one of the larger lakes at Kingsbury Water Park. There are plenty of fishing pitches around and I'm assured you get plenty of bites.

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3.19 km

Canal Pool, Kingsbury Water Park

Highlight • Natural

Canal Pool is one of the 15 lakes within Kingsbury Water Park. A beautiful spot to take in the natural surroundings, wildlife and beauty of this incredible 600 acre countryside paradise.

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3.61 km

Curdworth Bottom Lock No. 11 (No. 38)

Highlight • Rest Area

Curdworth Bottom Lock No 38 is a minor waterways place on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Birmingham and Fazeley Canal - Main Line) between Drayton Manor Bridges (There are two bridges …

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3.65 km

Kingsbury Swing Bridge, Birmingham and Fazeley Canal

Highlight • Structure

Kingsbury Swing Bridge is a minor waterways place on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Birmingham and Fazeley Canal - Main Line) between Drayton Manor Bridges (There are two bridges here, a …

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4.43 km

Scenic Canal Stretch

Highlight • Cycleway

An excellent link network for walking and cycling

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7.89 km

Swann Pool

Highlight • Lake

Saw a swan so well named.

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8.51 km

Hemlingford Water

Lake

8.90 km

Tame Valley Wetlands Community Wetland

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Community Wetland project itself cost £110,000 and was funded through Biffa Award, the Heritage Lottery Fund, The Howard Victor Skan Charitable Trust and the Environment Agency.

It was led …

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9.67 km

End point

Bus stop

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