Redditch to Birmingham

Description

This route follows National Cycle Route 5 from Redditch in Worcestershire to the metropolis that is Birmingham. The route starts near the centre of Redditch and heads for Bromsgrove on quiet country roads crossing the Worcester and Birmingham Canal near Aston Fields. You then continue to the outskirts of Birmingham on road before an off road stretch starting at Birmingham Great Park.
Waterside runs along the River Rea and Birmingham canal take you through King's Norton and the lovely Cannon Hill Park on your way to the centre of Birmingham finishing near New Street station.

Redditch to Birmingham Ordnance Survey Map - view and print off detailed OS map

Redditch to Birmingham Aerial Photo View Map

Distance

26 miles (42 km)

Difficulty

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Joining Routes

Arrow Valley Country Park

Memory Map Route

Redditch to Birmingham.mmo (right click - 'Save As')

GPX File

Redditch to Birmingham.gpx (right click - 'Save As')

Elevation

Route Photos


Redditch	Worcester and Birmingham Canal near Aston Fields	Reservoir in Birmingham Great Park	On the route near Birmingham

King's Norton Merecroft Pool	Along the Worcester and Birmingham Canal into Birmingham	Cannon Hill Park Lake, Birmingham	Cannon Hill Park 2

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Map (Route in Red)
Aerial Photo View of this route