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Rea Valley Route – Kings Norton Junction loop from Lydiate Ash

Bike touring routes & trails

West Midlands Region

Rea Valley Route – Kings Norton Junction loop from Lydiate Ash

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5.0

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Rea Valley Route – Kings Norton Junction loop from Lydiate Ash

01:50

29.0km

200m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: August 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.76 km for 71 m

After 11.7 km for 181 m

After 19.0 km for 107 m

After 25.0 km for 145 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

9.04 km

Millennium Wood

Forest

2

11.7 km

Bournville Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great place for a picnic, Merrits way goes straight through the park too

Tip by

3

12.1 km

Selly Manor Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Selly Manor has lived through a lot of change for a house – it's had several names and even moved locations twice over its 500-year history. In the 19th century, …

Tip by

4

14.0 km

Worcester and Birmingham Canal Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

Fantastic stretch of canal towpath. Offers cyclists a traffic-free route into Birmingham City Centre.

Tip by

5

16.8 km

Worcester and Birmingham Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Good towpath and scenic route

Tip by

6

17.1 km

Rea Valley Route

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a popular cycling and walking route that runs through Birmingham. It is approximately 7 miles (11km) long and follows the River Lea from Cannon Hill to Longbridge. It's …

Tip by

7

17.6 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.

Tip by

8

19.5 km

Rea Valley Route – River Rea Heritage Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Great traffic-free green route. Part of National Cycle Route 5. A scenic get away from the city, it's a pleasure to ride.

Tip by

9

19.7 km

Wetland Pathway

Highlight • Trail

B

29.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

5.69 km

4.53 km

3.53 km

2.57 km

2.07 km

Surfaces

20.1 km

4.00 km

3.55 km

972 m

271 m

159 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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