Birmingham Canal Canter
Info: New entries for this event closed on Tuesday 6th August 2024 at 23:00.
| LDWA Member | £20.00 | |
| Non Member | £25.00 |
The event is full. There is a waiting list, if we get notification of cancellations invitations will be sent out. There will be no entries on the day.
Come and explore Birmingham's hidden network of canals. Both 26 and also 18 mile courses start and finish from Moseley Rugby Club, Billesley Common, Yardley Wood Road Birmingham B13 0TP grid ref SP088812 on Sunday 11th August 0830 start Walkers on long course 0930 start all runners and walkers on the short course. All to finish 1830 HRS
The main course includes the Cole Valley Way, Grand Union Canal, Fazeley Canal, Wolverhampton Main Line, Soho Loop and Birmingham Worcester Canal before returning to Moseley Rugby Club via the Stratford Canal. It Passes Sarehole Mill (inspiration to Tolkien's Middle Earth), under the dark bowels of "Spaghetti Juction", Mathew Boultons Soho Manufactory, Gas Street Basin - home of the International Convention Centre and award winning Brindley Place development - Cadbury's famous Bournville Village and Kings Norton's Guillotine Lock.
The 18 mile route again takes in the Cole Valley Way passing Sarehole Mill, the the Grand Union Canal, Fazeley Canal, Birmingham Worcester Canal and returns to the Rugby Club via the Stratford on Avon Canal. Both route involves crossing very few roads, no stiles and probably the least ascent and descent you will do this year !!
Birmingham is said to have more miles of canals than Venice. These fuelled the industrial revolution. Most are now quiet backwaters linear arms of the country that penetrate deep into the city, don't be surprised if you see foxes and herons. Never dull the backdrop varies from rural to industrial heritage and then to full on state of the art development.
There are 5 checkpoints on the Canter and 3 on the Mini-Canter which will include food and drink Please note it is essential to bring a mug as cups will not be provided at the checkpoints.
There will be hot drinks and a meal at the finish including a vegetarian option. (For Vegan option please contact Organiser prior to the event)
All finishers requiring a certificate will receive one. Routes descriptions and GPX files will be sent out shortly before the event.
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