Solihull to Birmingham

A station-to-station walkWarwickshireWest Midlands

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Solihull Town Centre on a gloomy day 02
Solihull Town Centre on a gloomy day 02 by Row 17

Mostly towpath along the Birmingham branch of the Grand Union Canal. Canal authorized in 1793 connecting Digbeth to Warwick; modernized in 1930s; freight traffic ceased by 1970s.

Waterway: four fifths along the Grand Union Canal.

Warnings: Some low bridges requiring ducking; steep ramp at end.

Birmingham New Street station, spilling out towards Smallbrook Queensway and St Martin's Queensway, Birmingham city centre, June 2023
Birmingham New Street station, spilling out towards Smallbrook Queensway and St Martin's Queensway, Birmingham city centre, June 2023 by Wagsy Wheeler

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Walk details: Walk Midlands (tips, photos and local insights).

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