A moderate walk (canal) starting and finishing in Birmingham, England, about 12.40km (7.71 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 3:30h. It is suitable for families with children, but unsuitable for prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
It's a (fairly) well known fact that Birmingham has more canals than Venice. OK, you can't finish a walk around them with a pizza in St Mark's Square, but on the flip side a pizza in the Bull Ring doesn't cost £25.
The canal network was constructed to serve the city during the industrial revolution. Nowadays the main focus is tourism, and a wander along the towpath is a great way to get a taste of this city. This walk starts right in the heart of Britain's second largest city, and heads west through the districts to Sandwell.
For more info about the canal, visit: www.waterscape.com/in-your-area/warwickshire/birmingham
Take the train to Moor Street Station. From here, follow the signs to Millennium Point and Thinktank; before you reach them, turn right into Fazeley Street.
The canal path heads west out of the city centre, through the many districts and suburbs of the second city. At Smethwick Junction, cross the footbridge and follow the right-hand canal. Continue past Smethwick Locks.