Bored of the same exercise routes? After something new to try? Looking to stretch yourself?
Run, walk or wheel them, why not try one of our active challenges?
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A mostly flat, well maintained paved surface. 12 canal bridges with raised pavers in places.
This is the steepest bridge on the route, although narrow will fit a wheelchair. Due to the angle assistance may be required
Sections on bridges can be slippery when wet.
A mostly flat, well maintained paved surface. Three canal bridges with raised pavers in places. Two sections of steps, one of which is multi-flight.
Short section along a road
This is the steepest bridge on the route, although narrow will fit a wheelchair. Due to the angle assistance may be required
Sections on bridges can be slippery when wet.
A nice flat 5km that takes in some great blue space along our fantastic canals. Want to explore this route another way – book onto our Green Escape Kayak Tour instead.
Distance: 5km / 3.44 miles
Height gained: 25ft
Have you done this route? How did you get on? Submit your time and we’ll add your achievement to our challengers table!
Challenge Completed by:
Name Date Time
Stepping up from the 5km, this 12km route takes you to Harborne along the Harborne walkway and then returning via the canal. A great summer route to take you along a beautiful green disused railway.
Distance: 12km / 7.33 miles
Height gained: 275ft
Have you done this route? How did you get on? Submit your time and we’ll add your achievement to our challengers table!
Challenge Completed by:
Name Date Time
This challenge is definitely one for the trained amongst you. The route takes in the National Trust’s Birmingham portfolio properties:
This course is a mixture of terrain – road, canal, footpath, trails and hills and should not be undertaken by someone inexperienced in running this distance.
Distance: 44km / 26.9 miles
Height gained: 1250ft
Have you done this route? How did you get on? Submit your time and we’ll add your achievement to our challengers table!
Challenge Completed by:
Name Date Time
Keith Wraight 26/06/2022 5:26:18
Accessible only by boat, this 4 mile trip combines some of the greenest places in Birmingham and some of its busiest on a Summer’s day.
Distance: 4.19 miles
Height gained: 0ft – no locks
This is our self-guided audio tour route, accessible only by those on the water.
Distance: 1.93 miles
Height gained: 0ft
