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Workhouse Bridge – Horse Tunnel and Bridge loop from Longton

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region

Workhouse Bridge – Horse Tunnel and Bridge loop from Longton

Moderate

4.0

(2)

36

riders

Workhouse Bridge – Horse Tunnel and Bridge loop from Longton

01:30

33.7km

200m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.02 km for 283 m

After 20.1 km for 58 m

After 20.9 km for 75 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.16 km

The Large Lake

Highlight • Lake

2

16.9 km

3

20.1 km

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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4

20.2 km

Christina Collins Memorial

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This tribute is to be found at the opposite side of the towpath at the Workhouse Bridge.

It was erected to memorialise the tragic death of a narrow boat passenger, …

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5

21.0 km

Horse Tunnel and Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Notice the cobbled tunnel for tow horses of a bygone age.

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6

23.2 km

Rocket Loop

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29.7 km

Blurton Road Landfill

Forest

B

33.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.2 km

7.97 km

4.42 km

1.11 km

632 m

288 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.2 km

3.89 km

218 m

181 m

103 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (80 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

13°C

8°C

82 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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