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West Midlands Region

Workhouse Bridge – Downs Bank Brook loop from Little Stoke

Road cycling routes

West Midlands Region

Workhouse Bridge – Downs Bank Brook loop from Little Stoke

Moderate

12

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Workhouse Bridge – Downs Bank Brook loop from Little Stoke

01:27

30.0km

360m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. 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 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.32 km for 75 m

After 7.15 km for 178 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.06 km

Stone Canal Mosaic and Playground

Highlight • Cycleway

Why not head towards the amphitheatre and the nature reserve?

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2

2.29 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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3

2.34 km

Christina Collins Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

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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4

3.36 km

Horse Tunnel and Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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

Tip by

5

5.39 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 …

Tip by

6

5.92 km

Rocket Loop

Highlight • Trail

7

7.24 km

Downs Bank Brook

Highlight • Forest

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

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8

20.0 km

Fulford Village Green

Highlight • Settlement

B

30.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.4 km

1.40 km

710 m

278 m

140 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.6 km

1.84 km

276 m

142 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Thursday 10 September

18°C

10°C

29 %

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