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United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Staffordshire
Stafford
Stone

Stone Canal Lock and Bridge – Workhouse Bridge loop from Stone

Routes
Running trails & routes
United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Staffordshire
Stafford
Stone

Stone Canal Lock and Bridge – Workhouse Bridge loop from Stone

Moderate

45

runners

Stone Canal Lock and Bridge – Workhouse Bridge loop from Stone

00:52

8.04km

50m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 4.12 km for 86 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.58 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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2

2.31 km

Stone Canal Bridge

Highlight • Structure

3

2.35 km

Stoneycombe Sidings Signal Box

Highlight • Structure

Not the thing you would expect to see in a garden.

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4

3.12 km

Horse Tunnel and Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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

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5

3.25 km

Joule's Stone Ales Brewery

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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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6

3.57 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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7

3.78 km

Meat & Bourbon Smokehouse

Highlight • Pub

Another great place to eat along the canal for cyclists and walkers. They serve lunchtime specials til 3pm.

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8

4.70 km

Public Restrooms

Highlight • Other

They were locked when I needed them.

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B

8.04 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.66 km

2.01 km

1.41 km

480 m

218 m

216 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.85 km

1.80 km

1.21 km

673 m

459 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 21 July

24°C

13°C

18 %

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