Cycling Tours in Birmingham

69wards Cycle Routes
 

Route 1 - Mainline Route - North to South Birmingham | Distance: 34 miles | Average cycle time: 5hrs | Average walk time: 20hrs
 

A lush and leafy route taking you across Birmingham from North to South. Expect mixed terrain as the route uses national cycle routes, segregated lanes, shared paths, parks/green spaces, canals and quiet roads. Explore the route in shorter sections or all in one go. Suitable for all bikes and abilities.

Route 2 - Hollymoor - Rubery | Distance: 5 miles | Average cycle time: 1hr | Average walk time: 3hrs
 

A short 5-mile route great for building confidence cycling as a family with a mixture of shared paths and quiet roads. Starting and finishing at Hollymoor Park, use it to travel into Rubery and around the local area, visiting attractions such as Empire Cinema & IMAX and Hollywood Bowl along the way, as well as discovering hidden greenspaces

Route 3 - Longbridge - Lickey Hills | Distance: 10 miles | Average cycle time: 2hrs | Average walk time: 6hrs
 

Enjoy a lovely day out by bike or foot from Longbridge Train Station. With so many spots to explore, you may want to do this route in shorter sections. Expect mixed terrain, bridleways and shared paths, a bit of mud if it’s been wet and some big hills! This route is worth every step, pedal or push of the bike with spectacular views of the Lickey Hills and surrounding areas. You’ll also find plenty of pitstops along the way, including cafes, parks and toilets, so feel free to take it slow and enjoy a refreshing day outdoors.

Route 4 - Kings Norton - Hawkesley | Distance: 5 miles | Average cycle time: 50min | Average walk time: 2hrs 30min
 

A short 4-mile route exploring a mixture of canal towpath, quiet roads, parks and shared paths. Starting from Kings Norton Junction, this is a handy route for those wanting to build confidence cycling or enjoy a stroll away from the hustle and bustle. Easily accessible from Hawkesley Community Centre or existing cycle routes, including Rea Valley Route/NCR5, Birmingham Worcester canal or NCR55.

Route 5 - Cotteridge - Northfield | Distance: 14 miles | Average cycle time: 2hrs 15min | Average walk time: 7hrs
 

Explore South Birmingham’s picturesque heritage sites with this fun-filled route. Mostly traffic-free using shared paths, parks and only a few roads. You can also break this 14-mile route up and try shorter sections, using it to access spots such as Rowheath Pavillion, the viewpoint over Bartley Green Reservoir, as well as other green spaces and points of interest for all the family.

Route 6 - Selly Oak - Woodgate Valley - Quinton | Distance: 13.5 miles | Average cycle time: 2hrs | Average walk time: 6hrs
 

This route starts from Selly Oak Train Station and is a lovely tour mostly traffic-free along Bournbrook and into Woodgate Valley Country Park, one of Birmingham's fantastic greenways. You’ll find relics of the Ice Age, several erratic boulders varying in size and shape, as well as lush green spaces and fab places to visit including one of Birmingham's great heritage sites.

Route 7 - Harborne - Ladywood - Edgbaston - City Centre - Jewellery Quarter | Distance: 17 miles | Average cycle time: 2hrs 30min | Average walk time: 9hrs 40min
 

A great tour of the city this route boasts all sorts of interesting highlights from the Harborne Walkway and lovely blossom trees to dinosaurs at Lapworth Museum and ‘one of the finest small art galleries in Europe’, The Barber Institute of Fine Arts. You may want to do this route in sections, combining public transport if needed — there are good connections from University and City Centre, and hire bikes available at multiply places along the route.

Route 8 - Lozells - Handsworth - Sandwell Valley | Distance: 28 miles | Average cycle time: 3hrs | Average walk time: 11hrs
 

Expect a grand day out on this longer 28mile route from Birmingham City Centre with lots to see and do as well as glorious scenery along the way. Easily split into shorter manageable rides or walks, this route explores cycle lanes, parks, canals and green spaces, local high streets and great visitor attractions for all the family. There's something for everyone

Route 9 - Balsall Heath - Moseley - Brandwood - Kings Heath | Distance: 25 miles | Average cycle time: 3hrs | Average walk time: 10hrs 30min
 

Enjoy a little adventure exploring green spaces and a lovely stretch of canal as well as experiencing great local neighbourhood vibes in Balsall Heath, Moseley or Kings Heath. There's lots of great places to visit on this route including heritage sites and a city farm. You can even discover some of the locations which were a great inspiration to JRR Tolkien, aurthor of The Lord of the Rings.

Route 10 - City Centre - Yardley - Birmingham Airport - Acocks Green | Distance: 37 miles | Average cycle time: 4hrs | Average walk time: 14hrs
 

An almost completely traffic free route from Birmingham city centre using shared paths, greenways, canal towpaths and parks. This is a fantastic route for all the family. Taking you out to see the planes at the airport viewing area with lots to explore along the way including visitor attractions, heritage sites, adventure playgrounds and shops, there's something for everyone!

Route 11 - City Centre - East Birmingham | Distance: 34 miles | Average cycle time: 4hrs | Average walk time: 14hrs
 

This route is a mini adventure with lots to explore; from street art, shopping and coffee to some of Birmingham’s most iconic attractions, including famous football clubs, Villa Park and St Andrews, Aston Hall as well as Selfridges and The Birmingham Bull. Find a mixture of cycle ways, shared paths, canals, greenspaces and quiet roads right from the heart of the City Centre venturing into Digbeth and out to East Birmingham.

Route 12 - Sutton Coldfield - Four Oaks - Walmley | Distance: 10 miles | Average cycle time: 1hr 15min | Average walk time: 4hrs
 

A short 10mile route with a lot to offer. From Sutton Park this route takes you on a tour of the local area heading out to New Hall Valley Country Park and returning via Four Oaks using quiet roads. Enjoy the green spaces and the tree lined streets around Moor Hall Golf Club.

Route 13 - Pype Hayes - Erdington - Witton - Wylde Green | Distance: 30 miles | Average cycle time: 3hrs 30min | Average walk time: 12hrs
 

At 30 miles this route takes you on a little adventure from Pype Hayes Park exploring north of the city. You can expect to a mixture of parks, canals, quiet roads and greenways. With so much to see and lots of places to visit you can easily split this route into sections and enjoy great days out by bike or foot.