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Staffordshire
Stafford
Stone

Workhouse Bridge – Croxden Abbey Ruins loop from Stone

Moderate

15

riders

Workhouse Bridge – Croxden Abbey Ruins loop from Stone

02:54

54.0km

640m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.94 km for 55 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.68 km

Stone Canal Mosaic and Playground

Highlight • Cycleway

Why not head towards the amphitheatre and the nature reserve?

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2

1.91 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

1.96 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

2.42 km

Horse Tunnel and Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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

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8.95 km

Schoolhouse Wood

Forest

6

29.8 km

Croxden Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

Croxden Abbey was built in the 12th centaury as the home of 70 Cistercian monks. It was converted to a farm after the suppression of the monasteries in 1538. Remains …

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7

31.3 km

Cobbled Ford Crossing

Highlight • River

A small stream crossing the road surface. One to include on your ride or one to avoid if you don't hate your wheels getting wet! It's your call!

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8

31.4 km

Quarry Bank Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

You'll need to be in a low gear and out of the saddle on the first third of this steep hill. Take care if descending, especially on the tight turns near the bottom.

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35.1 km

Temple Wood

Forest

10

44.5 km

Fulford Village Green

Highlight • Settlement

B

54.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.0 km

1.33 km

817 m

580 m

196 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.6 km

21.6 km

475 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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