10km Run Loop Birmingham

10km Run Loop Birmingham

A 10km loop around central Birmingham’s quiet streets and canal towpaths, out to Edgbaston Reservoir Nature Reserve and back. This run is best done in daylight as not all the route is lit at night. You may have to run past lots of tourists along the canal if the weather is nice!

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Route overview of the 10km Run Loop Birmingham

Route overview

Pictorial directions:

Start at Council House. Cross Victoria Sq. Run down Pinfold St. Right into Navigation St.

Part 1 of the 10km run loop in Birmingham starting at Council House

Part 1 of the 10km run loop in Birmingham

Go under flyover. Turn right up path to Holliday St. Left along Holliday St.

Part 2 of the 10km run loop in Birmingham over Navigation Street into Holliday Street

Part 2 of the 10km run loop in Birmingham

Go under bridge. First left onto canal. Left at canal. Follow round corner and keep on.

Part 3 of the 10km run loop in Birmingham passed Gas Street Basin

Part 3 of the 10km run loop in Birmingham

Through Broad St tunnel, past Sealife Centre. Continue along canal towpath away from city.

Part 4 of the 10km run loop in Birmingham passed National Sea Life Centre

Part 4 of the 10km run loop in Birmingham

Continue along canal under 3 road bridges.

Edgbaston Reservoir is a popular spot to relax and escape the city. See wildlife, woodlands, and grasslands perfect for birdwatching or a picnic. You might also see sailors, rowers, and fishermen.

Part 4 of the 10km run loop in Birmingham along Canal towards Edgbaston Reservoir

Part 4 of the 10km run loop in Birmingham

After 3rd road bridge, run over footbridge over canal on left. Exit canal onto Rotton Park St.

Part 5 of the 10km run loop in Birmingham onto Rotten Park Street

Part 5 of the 10km run loop in Birmingham

 

Turn right at end of Rotton Park St. Run up to pedestrian crossing, cross road, enter Edgbaston reservoir.

Part 6 of the 10km run loop in Birmingham into Edgbaston Reservoir

Part 6 of the 10km run loop in Birmingham

Do 1 complete loop of reservoir. Run back to canal (same route). Turn left onto canal. Cross over bridge to other side. Turn right to head back along canal towards city.

Part 7 of the 10km run loop in Birmingham from Edgbaston Reservoir down Rotten Park Street

Part 7 of the 10km run loop in Birmingham

Follow canal back to Brindley Place going under 3 road bridges.

Part 8 of the 10km run loop in Birmingham along canal

Part 8 of the 10km run loop in Birmingham

Cross over footbridge past Sealife Centre to Malt House pub.

Part 9 of the 10km run loop in Birmingham passed National Sea Life Centre to Malt House Pub

Part 9 of the 10km run loop in Birmingham

Through Broad St tunnel again (on other side). Exit canal at James Brindley Canalhouse pub. Left up Bridge St.

The ICC is striking in its architecture and hosts many events, such as international conferences, exhibitions, concerts, and corporate functions.

Part 10 of the 10km run loop in Birmingham exiting at James Brindley Canalhouse Pub

Part 10 of the 10km run loop in Birmingham

Cross over Broad St. Right in front of Rep Theatre. Follow path back to city centre.

Part 11 of the 10km run loop in Birmingham passing the Rep Theatre

Part 11 of the 10km run loop in Birmingham

Follow path around Town Hall back to start by Council House.

Part 12 of the 10km run loop in Birmingham down Centenary Way towards Victoria Square and the Council House

Part 12 of the 10km run loop in Birmingham

 

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