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West Midlands Region

Downs Bank Brook – Bridge Over Downs Banks Brook loop from Barlaston

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West Midlands Region

Downs Bank Brook – Bridge Over Downs Banks Brook loop from Barlaston

Moderate

46

runners

Downs Bank Brook – Bridge Over Downs Banks Brook loop from Barlaston

00:53

7.95km

170m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Hotel

1

1.93 km

Downs Bank Brook

Highlight • Forest

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

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2

2.25 km

Downs Banks Millennium Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

In the 18th century Bluebarn farm on Downs Bank grew hops for Joule's Brewery. In 1946 Joule's purchased the land from Viscount Sidmouth. The area was subject to purchase with …

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3

4.65 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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4

5.71 km

Coffee n’ Cones

Highlight • Cafe

September 2025 opening times -

Closed Weds

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri - 10am-3pm
Sat, Sun - 9:30am-5pm

Sells - coffee, tea, pop, slushies, cakes, biscuits, crisps & icecreams.

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5

6.62 km

Stepping Stones Across the Stream

Highlight • Bridge

The water is very shallow so fear not!

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6

6.84 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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B

7.95 km

End point

Hotel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.39 km

2.09 km

305 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.90 km

595 m

374 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Thursday 10 September

18°C

10°C

29 %

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