From Aston to Perry Hall via Spaghetti Junction

This is a 4 ½ mile linear, leisurely walk with photo stops and a rest break alongside the canal about midway through the walk.

The first part of the walk takes us from Aston station to Salford Junction, where Grand Union and Tame Valley Canals meet the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal. We then walk under Spaghetti Junction, along the Tame Valley canal to the Alexandra Stadium development. We then reach the Walsall Road where there are frequent buses back to Birmingham City Centre. After the stadium there is an optional extension of about 1 ½ miles to Perry Hall Park. We exit at One Stop Shopping Centre, where we can call into the Wetherspoons The Arthur Robertson pub for well-earned rest and refreshment. The walk leader will ensure that anyone who does not wish to carry on through Perry Hall Park is safely on their way back to Birmingham before continuing the walk.

Most of the towpath is surfaced there are some short stretches that may be uneven and/or muddy. Please wear appropriate footwear and bring a bottle of water or other drink and, if required, some snacks for the walk. Dogs are not allowed on the walk. There are no toilets along the route.

This walk is free and for a limited number of people. If you have booked a place but find you can no longer attend, please cancel your ticket on Eventbrite and we will give it to someone on the waiting list.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 20 September:

10.20-15.00

Location & directions

Aston Railway Station, Lichfield Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 7PR

Directions:

The tour starts at 10.20am from Aston Station. Please meet the group at the exit from Aston station on Lichfield Road, down the steps from either platform. If you make your own way to Aston station to join this walk, you can also use the 65, 67, 68 and X64 bus routes. Alternatively, meet the walk leader at 09.45am under the departure boards at New Street Station, Station Street B2 4QA, to catch the 10.06 Cross-City service to Aston, arriving at 10.13am. There is a Cross-City service from the opposite direction that arrives at Aston at 10.12.

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Booking via Eventbrite

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-aston-to-perry-hall-via-spaghetti-junction-tickets-1379226697179?aff=oddtdtcreator

Booking opens:

09 Aug 2025 12:00 PM

Booking closes:

19 Sep 2025 10:00 AM

Accessibility details

This walking tour is not wheelchair accessible

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

25

Est. tour duration:

4 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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