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England
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Staffordshire
Stafford
Haughton

Bench by the Canal – Workhouse Bridge loop from Haughton

Moderate

5

riders

Bench by the Canal – Workhouse Bridge loop from Haughton

02:03

37.1km

180m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 20.4 km for 7 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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17.2 km

Aston Pool

Lake

2

18.5 km

Trent & Mersey Canal Path in Stone

Highlight • Trail

3

19.3 km

A very handy bench along a nice spot of the canal.

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4

19.5 km

Bench by the Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

Yet another great resting spot. Tragically, this has a little memorial tribute in front of a young lad. 😔

Tip by

5

20.3 km

Stone Canal Mosaic and Playground

Highlight • Cycleway

Why not head towards the amphitheatre and the nature reserve?

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6

20.4 km

The Star Inn

Highlight • Pub

I forgot to say, it would appear dogs are allowed inside as there was a friendly dog at the bar when I ordered.

Good to know for those of you with canine companions. 🐕

Tip by

7

20.7 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, …

Tip by

8

20.7 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 …

Tip by

9

24.3 km

Cold overcast day, pleasant surprise to find this brilliant cafe about the midpoint of my ride. Log fired woodburner going, it would have been easy to stay too long!

Tip by

B

37.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.1 km

9.72 km

2.75 km

1.19 km

946 m

342 m

Surfaces

27.2 km

6.22 km

2.04 km

804 m

631 m

139 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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