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Workhouse Bridge – Downs Bank Brook loop from Stone

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Workhouse Bridge – Downs Bank Brook loop from Stone

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Workhouse Bridge – Downs Bank Brook loop from Stone

03:00

11.3km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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812 m

Workhouse Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The road above this bridge used to lead directly to the old workhouse.

Another interesting fact is that it has a little plaque on with the name 'Christine'

Christina Collins …

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1.13 km

Joule's Stone Ales Brewery

Highlight • Structure

Joules Ales used these canals to transport their goods to Liverpool and Hull. On a public hanging day (they used to hang the poor convicts outside nearby Stafford gaol), they …

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2.81 km

Stone Canal Lock and Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

One of many lovely resting spots along this stretch of towpath. The view from the bridge is particularly lovely. Just behind this bridge (you have to cross a road and …

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4.45 km

Downs Bank Brook

Highlight • Forest

Apparently it hosts a healthy fish population, including European bullhead and brown trout.

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5.23 km

Stepping Stones Across the Stream

Highlight • Bridge

The water is very shallow so fear not!

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5.46 km

Bridge Over Downs Banks Brook

Highlight • River

A nice place to pause to take in the chorus of bird song and the trickling of the waters.

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5.99 km

Millennium Viewpoint Stone and Toposcope

Highlight • Monument

The Millenium Viewpoint Stone was erected in honour of the new millennium and is a very interesting place to include on your visit.

It bears a toposcope disc which is …

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10.7 km

Stone Canal Mosaic and Playground

Highlight • Cycleway

Why not head towards the amphitheatre and the nature reserve?

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11.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.06 km

2.75 km

2.14 km

1.89 km

431 m

Surfaces

3.52 km

3.03 km

2.75 km

1.03 km

714 m

220 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 12 July

25°C

12°C

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Workhouse Bridge – Downs Bank Brook loop from Stone

Workhouse Bridge

Joule's Stone Ales Brewery

Stone Canal Lock and Bridge

Downs Bank Brook

Stepping Stones Across the Stream

Bridge Over Downs Banks Brook

Millennium Viewpoint Stone and Toposcope

Stone Canal Mosaic and Playground

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